octobass

English

Etymology

octo- + bass (This etymology is missing or incomplete. Please add to it, or discuss it at the Etymology scriptorium. Particularly: “Why octo-? What are there eight of?”)

Noun

An octobass.

octobass (plural octobasses)

  1. (music) A very large double bass requiring two musicians, one to finger and one to bow.

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See also

  • Appendix:Glossary of chordophones
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