Gambenbass

noun

Gam·​benbass

ˈgäm|bən-,

ˈgam|,

ˈgaam|,

ˈgȧm|

: an organ flue stop of 16′ pitch and string quality

called also Gamba Bass

Word History

Etymology

gamben probably from German, plural of gambe viola da gamba, from Italian gamba leg (in viola da gamba)

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