contrabajo
against bass
The Spanish word 'contrabajo' translates to 'double bass' in English. It is a term used predominantly in music to describe a large, stringed instrument that is played either with a bow or plucked with the fingers. It is often used in orchestras and jazz bands and is the lowest-pitched member of the violin family.
Example sentences using: contrabajo
El contrabajo es el instrumento más grande de la familia de cuerdas.
The double bass is the largest instrument in the string family.
In this sentence, 'contrabajo' is used to talk about its size compared to other instruments in the 'familia de cuerdas' or 'string family'.
Mi hermano toca el contrabajo en la orquesta.
My brother plays the double bass in the orchestra.
This sentence is referring to someone's brother who plays the double bass in an orchestra. In Spanish, 'contrabajo' means 'double bass', a large stringed instrument.
El sonido del contrabajo es profundo y resonante.
The sound of the double bass is deep and resonant.
This sentence is describing the sound qualities of the double bass. 'Profundo y resonante' translates to 'deep and resonant' in English, qualities associated with the sound of this instrument.