violin

English

/ˌvaɪəˈlɪn/, /ˌvɑeˈlɘn/

noun
Definitions
  • (musical instrument) A musical four-string instrument, generally played with a bow or by plucking the string, with the pitch set by pressing the strings at the appropriate place with the fingers; also any instrument of the .
  • (music) A violinist.

Etymology

Derived from Italian violino (violin).

Origin

Italian (Fiorentino)

violino

Gloss

violin

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