viola da gamba

/viˈoʊlə də ˈgɑmbə/
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Other forms: viola da gambas

Definitions of viola da gamba
  1. noun
    viol that is the bass member of the viol family with approximately the range of the cello
    synonyms: bass viol, gamba
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    type of:
    viol
    any of a family of bowed stringed instruments that preceded the violin family
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