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 Stanger Competition finalists are Adrian Gonzelez, piano; Ella Wimbiscus, cello; and Francesca Gaus Ehnin, oboe.
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Melinda Moore, Chicago Tribune, 11 May 2026
The extended human cast of characters in the series — including co-stars Noma Dumezweni, David Dastmalchian, Sabrina Wu, Akshay Khanna and Tamara Podemski — are scored with lots of cellos.
—Fred Topel, Deadline, 7 May 2026
Toward the end a solo cello appears, which Goldie has said—many times—represents the voice of his mother, in a final act of sympathetic connection.
—Ben Cardew, Pitchfork, 2 May 2026
Their son spends some of his free time practicing on his cello or piano, while their daughter takes Scottish dance classes.
—Kansas City Star, 12 Apr. 2026
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Melinda Moore, Chicago Tribune, 11 May 2026
The extended human cast of characters in the series — including co-stars Noma Dumezweni, David Dastmalchian, Sabrina Wu, Akshay Khanna and Tamara Podemski — are scored with lots of cellos.
—Fred Topel, Deadline, 7 May 2026
Toward the end a solo cello appears, which Goldie has said—many times—represents the voice of his mother, in a final act of sympathetic connection.
—Ben Cardew, Pitchfork, 2 May 2026
Their son spends some of his free time practicing on his cello or piano, while their daughter takes Scottish dance classes.
—Kansas City Star, 12 Apr. 2026
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“Cello.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cello. Accessed 14 May. 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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