đàn công-tra-bát

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Meaning · English

double bass

Where it’s used: Used Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora

Examples

Anh ấy kéo đàn công-tra-bát trong dàn nhạc.He plays double bass in the orchestra.

Editorial example (contributed-collins-enriched)

Sources & notes

Local usage: Also called đàn contrabass; đàn bass đôi is less common in everyday speech. Contributed enriched phrasebook data (owner-supplied, July 2026); review pending.

Common questions

What does “đàn công-tra-bát” mean?

double bass

Is “đàn công-tra-bát” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.