violoncello

pronunciation

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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 ' .

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