bass_viol
1. [ noun ] (music) viol that is the bass member of the viol family with approximately the range of the cello
Synonyms: viola_da_gamba
Related terms: viol
2. [ noun ] (music) largest and lowest member of the violin family
Synonyms: double_bass contrabass bull_fiddle string_bass bass_fiddle
Related terms: bowed_stringed_instrument bass