bass fiddle

[ beys ]

noun

1. double bass.

Word History and Origins

Origin of bass fiddle¹

First recorded in 1950–55

Example Sentences

She’s accompanied by intricate plucked patterns on harp, guitar and bass fiddle, sustained tones from brass and electronics and quiet metallic percussion.

From New York Times

Leo Fender had another far-reaching idea, introduced in 1952: an electric bass guitar that was far more portable, louder and crisper than a classic bass fiddle.

From New York Times

Favorite parcels included food sent from Dean & Deluca, Zabar’s, Citarella and other Manhattan markets, he said, standing next to a pile of Amazon deliveries, a surfboard and a tall bass fiddle.

From New York Times

“All in a trumpet case? I should have taken up the bass fiddle.”

From Literature

Only the bass fiddles rested as the entire orchestra washed the forest in color.

From Literature