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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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bass viol

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bass viol

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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.

Japanese Meaning

ヴィオラ・ダ・ガンバ族に属する弦楽器で、フレットがあり、弓で演奏される。低音域を担当し、同族の中で最も低い音を出す。チェロに似ているが、サイズは小さい。

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The ensemble's deepest tones came from the bass viol, whose fretted neck and rich, bowed sound anchored the consort.

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アンサンブルの最も低い音はヴィオール・ダ・ガンバ属の低音弦楽器から生まれ、そのフレット付きの指板と豊かな擦弦音が合奏を支えていた。

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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.