bass viol en · NOUN
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A fretted, bowed, stringed musical instrument from the viola da gamba family. It occupies the bass range and is the lowest instrument in the family. Similar to (but smaller than) a cello.
My piano teacher also plays the bass viol.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| bass viols | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
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contrabass · doghouse bass · upright bass · bass fiddle · string bass · double bass · bass violin · bull fiddle · stand-up bass