violoncello
pronunciation
How to pronounce violoncello in British English: UK [ˌvaɪələnˈtʃeləʊ]
How to pronounce violoncello in American English: US [ˌvaɪələnˈtʃeloʊ]
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- Noun:
- a large stringed instrument; seated player holds it upright while playing
Word Origin
- violoncello (n.)
- 1724, from Italian violoncello, diminutive of violone "bass viol," from viola (see viola) + augmentative suffix -one (see -oon). Related: Violoncellist.
Example
- 1. Prelude from suite no. 1 for unaccompanied violoncello .
- 2. Wang jian , divertimento complete works von bach violoncello solo konzert iii-national theatre festival mai .
- 3. 1996 To 1998 , was the doyen of violoncello of ' china youth philharmonic ' .