Synonyms of bass viol

9 similar words

Another word for bass viol is contrabass. Other synonyms of bass viol are double bass, upright bass, string bass, bass fiddle and bass violin.

Synonyms and similar words for bass viol

double bassThe largest stringed instrument of the violin family.
upright bassA double bass. (lowest-pitched of instruments of violin family).
string bassSynonym of double bass (“lowest-pitched of instruments of violin family”).
bass fiddleDouble bass (the largest stringed instrument of the violin family).
bass violinDouble bass (lowest-pitched of instruments of violin family).
doghouse bassA double bass (lowest-pitched of instruments of violin family).
contrabass
stand-up bassSynonym of double bass (“lowest-pitched instrument of violin family”).
bull fiddleA double bass (lowest-pitched of instruments of violin family).

noun 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.

What is another word for bass viol?: Bass viol has 9 synonyms on Word.ws, such as contrabass, double bass, upright bass, string bass, bass fiddle, bass violin, doghouse bass and stand-up bass.
What does bass viol mean?: Bass viol means 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.

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Last updated: 2026-09-02

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