noun
- a musician who plays the contrabass (double bass)
Usage: music; also called a double bassist
Examples
- The contrabassist provided a deep, resonant foundation for the orchestra.
- She studied for years to become a skilled contrabassist.
- The jazz ensemble featured a talented contrabassist on upright bass.
- The contrabassist's low notes anchored the entire string section.
- He joined the philharmonic as principal contrabassist.