contra
Definition of the Italian term contra in music:
- against, counter to
- lower octave
Language
Italian
Combinations
Italian musical terms that include contra:
- contra gamba – organ string stop of 32' or 16' pitch, sounding an...
- contra viola – organ string stop of 16' pitch, sounding an octave...
- contra violone – organ string stop usually of 16' pitch designed to...
- flauto contra-alto – contra-alto flute (concert flute in G, an octave b...
- flauto contra-alto in Sol – contra-alto flute (concert flute in G, an octave b...
- flauto doppio contra-alto – subcontrabass flute in G (concert flute in G, two ...