washtub bass

English

Noun

washtub bass (plural washtub basses)

(music) A stringed instrument (chordophone), used in American folk music, that uses a metal washtub as resonator.

Synonyms

gutbucket

Derived terms

washtub bassist

Translations

musical instrument

French: contrebassine (fr) f

See also

Appendix:Glossary of chordophones

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