violin
IPA: vaɪʌɫˈɪn
noun
- A small unfretted stringed instrument with four strings tuned (lowest to highest) G-D-A-E, usually held against the chin and played with a bow.
- (inexact, sometimes proscribed) Any instrument of the violin family, always inclusive of violins, violas, and cellos and sometimes further including the double bass.
- (music, metonymically) The position of a violinist in an orchestra or group.
verb
- (transitive, intransitive) To play on, or as if on, a violin.
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Examples of "violin" in Sentences
- The beautiful sound of the violin echoed through the concert hall
- She had been playing the violin since she was a child, and her skill was unmatched
- The violinist's fingers danced expertly across the strings, creating a mesmerizing melody
- The violin's sweet tones filled the room, captivating everyone who listened
- As she played her violin, each note seemed to come alive, expressing emotions impossible to convey with words
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