cello
noun
cel·lo
ˈche-(ˌ)lō 
plural cellos also celli
ˈche-lē
: the bass member of the violin family tuned an octave below the viola
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The cello carried a low, resonant weight, a sound that seemed capable of lifting the room off the ground if allowed.
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Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 9 Mar. 2026
Much of that owes to Jonny Greenwood’s score — its cello solos replacing the genre’s traditional guitar strings and sweeping orchestras — which gives the onscreen action an otherworldly feeling.
—Sezin Devi Keohler, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Mar. 2026
The Brahms started with promise, Vogler’s cello projecting a big but gorgeously creamy tone.
—Scott Cantrell, Dallas Morning News, 6 Mar. 2026
Johnson proudly said the cello anchors the song.
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Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 9 Mar. 2026
Much of that owes to Jonny Greenwood’s score — its cello solos replacing the genre’s traditional guitar strings and sweeping orchestras — which gives the onscreen action an otherworldly feeling.
—Sezin Devi Keohler, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Mar. 2026
The Brahms started with promise, Vogler’s cello projecting a big but gorgeously creamy tone.
—Scott Cantrell, Dallas Morning News, 6 Mar. 2026
Johnson proudly said the cello anchors the song.
—Anya Sesay, jsonline.com, 3 Mar. 2026
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“Cello.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cello. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.
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cello
noun
cel·lo
ˈchel-ō
plural cellos
: a large musical instrument of the violin family that plays the bass or tenor part
Etymology
shortened form of violoncello
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