string bass

American  

[beys] / beɪs /

noun

1. double bass.

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string bass British  

/ beɪs /

noun

1. another name for double bass

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Etymology

Origin of string bass

First recorded in 1935–40

Example Sentences

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

“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

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

I just picked up my string bass and played the riff.

From Forbes • Jun. 28, 2015

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