đàn công-tra-bát
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
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.