bass fiddle

American  

[beys] / beɪs /

noun

1. double bass.

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Etymology

Origin of bass fiddle

First recorded in 1950–55

Example Sentences

She’s accompanied by intricate plucked patterns on harp, guitar and bass fiddle, sustained tones from brass and electronics and quiet metallic percussion.

From New York Times

Leo Fender had another far-reaching idea, introduced in 1952: an electric bass guitar that was far more portable, louder and crisper than a classic bass fiddle.

From New York Times

Favorite parcels included food sent from Dean & Deluca, Zabar’s, Citarella and other Manhattan markets, he said, standing next to a pile of Amazon deliveries, a surfboard and a tall bass fiddle.

From New York Times

He was a member of the now-defunct Gulf Coast Jazz Society and plays the piano, drums and bass fiddle.

From Washington Times

A violin could sound more like a flute than ever; a bass fiddle, like a bass drum.

From Los Angeles Times