bass viols

A form of 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) a cello.

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Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of bass viol
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