bass viol

Noun

Meaning

A stringed instrument of the viol family, used for playing bass. See 3d Bass, n., and Violoncello.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Alternative names

bass-viol

Synonyms

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Hypernyms

bass string viol bowed stringed instrument

Examples

Currently, the term "viola da gamba" without qualification generally refers to the bass viol. Source: Internet

Subject matter depicts amateur social music making, featuring lute, bass viol, and singers, with part books spread around the table. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

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