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double bass

 
pronunciation:
duh bl beIs
part of speech: noun
definition: The double bass is an instrument for playing music. It is a large instrument that is made of wood and has four strings. It looks like a very large violin, and you play it standing up.
Bass is another, shorter, name for the double bass. My brother wanted to play the bass, but my dad said it was too big for him.
 
similar words:
bass
derivation: double-bass (adj.)