viola
pronunciation
How to pronounce viola in British English:
UK [viˈəʊlə]
How to pronounce viola in American English:
US [viˈoʊlə]
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- Noun:
- any of the numerous plants of the genus Viola
- a bowed stringed instrument slightly larger than a violin, tuned a fifth lower
Word Origin
- viola (n.)
- "tenor violin," 1797, from Italian viola, from Old Provençal viola, from Medieval Latin vitula "stringed instrument," perhaps from Vitula, Roman goddess of joy (see fiddle), or from related Latin verb vitulari "to exult, be joyful." Viola da gamba "bass viol" (1724) is from Italian, literally "a viola for the leg" (i.e. to hold between the legs).
- Viola
- fem. proper name, from Latin viola "the violet" (see violet).
Example
- 1. You think I want some stale solo viola ?
- 2. Any of the numerous plants of the genus viola .
- 3. Viola hastings , it would be my honor to escort you tonight .
- 4. Viola , right ? Are you the manager ?
- 5. He 's actually specifically his own sister , viola .