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double bass
This term refers specifically to the largest member of the string family. While it is often called the contrabass in formal orchestral settings or the upright bass in jazz and bluegrass contexts, double bass is the standard general-purpose term for the instrument.
Because the instrument is physically massive, it is almost always referred to as a singular entity unless discussing a section of multiple players. It is distinct from the cello in both size and pitch, providing the harmonic foundation for an ensemble.
Meanings
Examples
The double bass provides the deep foundation for the entire orchestra.
I wonder if I can actually carry a double bass up those stairs.
He switched from the cello to the double bass to get a lower sound.
The jazz trio featured a piano, drums, and a double bass.
Can you help me tune my double bass before the rehearsal starts?
The musician plucked the strings of the double bass with a steady rhythm.
She spent years mastering the double bass in the city symphony.
That double bass is far too large for my small apartment.