der Kontrabass
Translation
double bass, contrabass
Examples
Er spielt den Kontrabass in einem Orchester.
He plays the double bass in an orchestra.
Der Klang des Kontrabasses ist sehr tief.
The sound of the double bass is very deep.
Grammar Patterns
to play the double bass He plays the double bass very well.
Similar Words
Bassgeige
Etymology
From 'Kontra-' (contra, low) and 'Bass' (bass), referring to its very low pitch.
Memory Tips
Think 'contra' means low, so it's the 'low bass' instrument. It looks like a giant violin.