string bass
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of string bass
First recorded in 1935–40
Example Sentences
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Music: A trio of violin, string bass and accordion played Presley’s No. 1 hit “Love Me Tender”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 28, 2026
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
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
“The beauty of a labyrinth is that it can do so many things, like a string bass that can fit into a jazz band, a string quartet and then a symphony,” she said.
From Washington Post ● Apr. 20, 2016
In a 1981 study, Griswold & Chroback found that the harp, flute, and piccolo had high feminine ratings; the trumpet, string bass, and tuba had high masculine ratings.
From "Music and the Child" by Natalie Sarrazin
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