Definition of cello
cellos
alsocelli
play \-lē\: the bass member of the violin family tuned an octave below the viola
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Origin and Etymology of cello
short for violoncello
First Known Use: 1855
CELLO Defined for English Language Learners
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playDefinition of cello for English Language Learners
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: a large musical instrument like a violin that is held between the player's knees while the player sits
CELLO Defined for Kids
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playDefinition of cello for Students
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: a large stringed instrument of the violin family that plays the bass part
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