gamba

American  

[gahm-buh, gam-] / ˈgɑm bə, ˈgæm- /

noun

1. viola da gamba.

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gamba British  

/ ˈɡæmbə /

noun

1. short for viola da gamba

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Example Sentences

Harpsichord and viola da gamba act as soloists as well as continuo; a modern lute song is a lullaby.

From The Wall Street Journal

My favorite meal is gambas à guilho: shrimp sautéed in garlic and olive oil.

From The Wall Street Journal

A harpsichord, a theorbo and a viola da gamba sound alongside an upright piano and an electric organ.

From New York Times

Behind her is a painting in dark umber of a viola da gamba, a stilled music that suggests or confirms the love theme of the picture.

From New York Times

This is where Jones’ viola da gamba comes in.

From Los Angeles Times