0 a wooden musical instrument with four strings, like a very large violin (= instrument you hold against your neck), that you play while standing up or sitting on a high chair -- kontrabas
The double bass and banjo are also sometimes used.
When he wanted a double bass he had only to look over his left shoulder and it was all right.
Like the double bass, it is in every symphony orchestra.
For example, many countries could not produce double bass players or people who could play the larger wind instruments.
His new piece took the form of a 12-minute concertino for solo double bass and ensemble cast in one pithy single-movement divided into 15 sections.
The performance commences with a repeated motive on double bass that becomes a dialogue between players on double bass, wind chimes, metallophone and keyboards.
However, males were used for larger instruments such as the cello and double bass as well as other brass instruments.
The youthful artist also acquainted himself with detailed knowledge of the piano, double bass, cello, clarinet, flute and various brass instruments.
