violin

Meanings

• noun

  A musical instrument that consists of a wooden body with strings stretched between the pegs at the end, which are bowed to produce sound.

  - "He played a beautiful melody on his violin."
  - "The violin section in the orchestra produced a sweet harmony."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˌvaɪəˈlɪn/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

fiddle

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with violin
valet , canal , vanilla

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Variants

List of all variants of violin that leads to same result
violin , violinist , violinistic , violinists , violins

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Etymology

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The word 'violin' comes from the Italian word 'viola da gamba', which means 'viol' (small) and 'gamba' (knee), referring to the size and shape of the instrument.

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Trivia

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1. The smallest violin is called a 'piccolo' or 'piccolino'.

2. The violin family of instruments includes the viola, cello, double bass, and contrabass.

3. The violin was first developed in Italy in the 1500s.

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Related Concepts

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1. viola: A larger, alto-pitched string instrument similar to the violin, which is also played with a bow.

2. cello: A larger, bass-pitched string instrument played with a bow, often used in orchestral music.

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Culture

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The violin is a popular instrument in Western classical and folk music traditions. It has been featured in numerous works of art, literature, and film, and is often associated with romance and emotion.

How to Memorize "violin"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a small, curved wooden instrument with strings and a bow.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the violin with beautiful music and romantic feelings.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Vibrant Instruments Orchestrate Melodies' to remember the violin and other instruments in an orchestra.

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