What does kontrabas in Swedish mean?

What is the meaning of the word kontrabas in Swedish? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use kontrabas in Swedish.

The word kontrabas in Swedish means double bass, kontrabas, kontrabas, kontrabas-. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word kontrabas

double bass

kontrabas

(large stringed instrument)

I've played the double bass since I was 14 years old.

kontrabas

(large stringed instrument)

Jamie kommer att spela kontrabas på jazzkonserten ikväll.
Jamie is going to play the bass at the jazz concert tonight.

kontrabas-

(relating to large stringed instrument) (förled)

Freda tightened her double bass bow.

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