cellos

Meanings

• noun

  A large stringed musical instrument having a hollow wooden body and a neck with four or five strings, typically played by drawing a bow across the strings.

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Synonyms

violoncello

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with cellos
bello , mello , yello , mellow

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Variants

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celli , cello , cellos

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Etymology

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The word 'cello' comes from the Italian word 'violoncello', which means 'little violoncello' or 'little cello'. It was developed from the viola da gamba in the 16th century.

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Trivia

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1. The cello is the largest and lowest-pitched instrument in the violin family.

2. The cello was originally used as a bass instrument in ensembles, but it has since become a solo instrument in its own right.

3. The cello has four or five strings, depending on the specific type and the preference of the performer.

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Related Concepts

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1. violin: The cello is a larger and lower-pitched instrument than the violin, and they are often used together in chamber music ensembles.

2. bow: The cello is played by drawing a bow across the strings, which vibrates the string and produces a sound.

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Culture

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The cello is a popular instrument in Western classical music, particularly in the orchestra and chamber music. It is also used in various genres of popular music, including rock, jazz, and folk.

How to Memorize "cellos"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a cello with its long, curved body, four or five strings, and a bow resting on the strings. Imagine the sound it produces when the bow is drawn across the strings.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the cello with the sound of orchestras or chamber music. Think of the deep, rich tones it produces.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Cellos are big violins' to remember the difference between the cello and the violin.

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