Definition of contrabass

Scrabble & Words with friends points


  • contrabass is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 14
  • contrabass is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 14
  • contrabass is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 17

Definition of contrabass


  • largest and lowest member of the violin family (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. bass fiddle
    2. bass viol
    3. bull fiddle
    4. double bass
    5. string bass
  • pitched an octave below normal bass instrumental or vocal range (adjective)

    Examples

    1. contrabass or double-bass clarinet

    Synonyms

    1. double-bass

See definition of contrabass in Merriam Webster