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
But the string bass is also the lowest of the orchestra’s stringed instruments, and bears aural associations of masculinity.
From Washington Post ● Mar. 4, 2020
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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