Meaning of the word contrabass in English

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contrabass

US /ˈkɑːntrəˌbeɪs/
UK /ˈkɒntrəˌbeɪs/

Noun

the largest and lowest-pitched bowed string instrument in the modern symphony orchestra

Example:
The deep resonance of the contrabass filled the concert hall.
She learned to play the contrabass at a young age.