string bass
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of string bass
First recorded in 1935–40
Example Sentences
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When The Cure formed in 1976, Bamonte was initially part of its roadcrew from 1984 before enjoying two stints as a musical member, playing guitar, six string bass and keyboard.
From Barron's • Dec. 26, 2025
In several images, including paintings, etchings and pastels, we see the distinctively curved scroll top of the string bass protruding disruptively into the image.
From Washington Post • Mar. 4, 2020
On “In the Tradition,” he performed compositions by Duke Ellington, Fats Waller and John Coltrane accompanied by a standard rhythm section of piano, string bass and drums.
From New York Times • Mar. 29, 2017
Adrian Mann, the Fort Wayne Philharmonic’s librarian, staff arranger and principal string bass player; and Philharmonic harpist Anne Lewellen.
From Washington Times • Sep. 16, 2015
The low howvi howi/i that sounded like a string bass imitating a bassoon meant something the dogs understood and executed.
From "Song of Solomon" by Toni Morrison
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