Editorial Ruling · Catalogued 2026-06-16
Is a Double Bass thiccc?
Plate LXVII., A jazz quintet negotiates the spatial demands of an upright double bass.
Double Bass, Upright is officially catalogued in the Thiccctionary. A stringed instrument of formidable stature and considerable posterior beam, often anchoring jazz ensembles with its resonant low end.
Frequently asked
Is an upright double bass thiccc?
Yes. Double Bass, Upright is a catalogued Thiccctionary entry, ruled on June 16, 2026 and filed in the Musical Instruments section. Every subject in the catalogue has cleared the editorial bar for girth.
What makes an upright double bass thiccc?
A sonic titan of the orchestra pit, its sound waves displace air as confidently as its bulk does floor space.
Is "thiccc" spelled with three c's?
Yes. The Thiccctionary house spelling uses three c's, distinguishing the editorial register from the colloquial "thicc" (two c's) and standard "thick" (one c).
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