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bass viol

The correct spelling is bass viol.

How to pronounce bass viol

noun

Say it like: Bas-s v-iol

The correct spelling is bass viol. 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… For example: "My piano teacher also plays the bass viol."

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My piano teacher also plays the bass viol.

Definition

noun

  1. 1.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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