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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Culpo followed in her parents' footsteps and was classically trained on the cello as a child.
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Catherine Messier, The Providence Journal, 19 Mar. 2026
The popular hits will be performed by a 20-piece orchestra, with arrangements written by Juilliard cello virtuoso Dave Eggar and conductor Chuck Palmer.
—Hema Sivanandam, Mercury News, 16 Mar. 2026
His command of the cello is sophisticated and expressive, whether performing in chamber music, leading his section, or participating in musical theater.
—Heide Janssen, Oc Register, 15 Mar. 2026
The former includes the debut of the Improvisation Trio featuring Fujii, Kanoko Nishi on koto and Theresa Wong on cello accompanied by a bento box dinner and Japanese wine (all included in the price of the ticket).
—Andrew Gilbert, San Francisco Chronicle, 13 Mar. 2026
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Catherine Messier, The Providence Journal, 19 Mar. 2026
The popular hits will be performed by a 20-piece orchestra, with arrangements written by Juilliard cello virtuoso Dave Eggar and conductor Chuck Palmer.
—Hema Sivanandam, Mercury News, 16 Mar. 2026
His command of the cello is sophisticated and expressive, whether performing in chamber music, leading his section, or participating in musical theater.
—Heide Janssen, Oc Register, 15 Mar. 2026
The former includes the debut of the Improvisation Trio featuring Fujii, Kanoko Nishi on koto and Theresa Wong on cello accompanied by a bento box dinner and Japanese wine (all included in the price of the ticket).
—Andrew Gilbert, San Francisco Chronicle, 13 Mar. 2026
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“Cello.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cello. Accessed 30 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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