cello

Meanings

• noun

  A large stringed musical instrument with a long neck and a body resembling a violin, but larger and having strings usually tuned in fifths. It is the largest and lowest-pitched member of the violin family.

  - "The cello is a popular instrument in classical music."
  - "John plays the cello in the orchestra."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈtʃɛloʊ/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

violoncello

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with cello
mello , yello , stello , quello , jello , mellow

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Variants

List of all variants of cello that leads to same result
celli , cello , cellos

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Etymology

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The word 'cello' comes from the Italian word 'violoncello', which means 'little violone'. The violone was a larger, older form of the cello.

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Trivia

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1. The cello has four strings, but sometimes a fifth string is added for bass notes.

2. The cello was originally used as a bass instrument in the Renaissance period.

3. The cello has a range of over three octaves.

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Related Concepts

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1. violin family: The cello is part of the violin family, which also includes the violin, viola, and double bass.

2. bow: The cello is played with a bow, which is drawn across the strings to produce sound.

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Culture

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The cello has been a prominent instrument in Western classical music for centuries. It is often used as the bass line in symphonies and chamber music. In jazz and folk music, the cello is used for its unique tone and expressiveness.

How to Memorize "cello"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a large instrument with a long neck and a curved body. Visualize the cello being played with a bow in an orchestra.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the cello with classical music and the sound of a deep, rich tone.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the word 'cello' as 'cell' and 'o' - 'cell' for the instrument's shape and 'o' for its deep, round sound.

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