violin

vi·o·lin | \ ˌvī-ə-ˈlin

Definition of violin

: a bowed stringed instrument having four strings tuned at intervals of a fifth and a usual range from G below middle C upward for more than 4¹/₂ octaves and having a shallow body, shoulders at right angles to the neck, a fingerboard without frets, and a curved bridge

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Recent Examples on the Web After studying violin as a child, Mr. Singer learned reed instruments in his teens and settled on tenor sax after hearing jazzmen Lester Young and Ben Webster. — Washington Post, "Hal Singer, influential R&B saxophonist with a No. 1 hit, dies at 100," 9 Sep. 2020 Yes, people have bought more electronic toys, but more have also been singing in choirs, learning the violin, or joining writing classes than ever before. — Frank Trentmann, The New Republic, "The Unequal Future of Consumption," 10 Aug. 2020 Anesthetists and a therapist kept a close watch on Turner, who played away on her violin. — Brigit Katz, Smithsonian Magazine, "Watch a Musician Play Violin During Brain Surgery," 21 Feb. 2020 It's been a year since police approached McClain, whose family has described him as an energetic and happy person who loved animals and played the violin and guitar. — Dakin Andone, CNN, "Elijah McClain died after a police encounter almost one year ago. Here's what happened since," 24 Aug. 2020 McClain's parents said in a statement released by their lawyer that their son was a creative and peaceful man who played his violin for cats at animal shelters to ease their loneliness and would not swat a fly. — CBS News, "Colorado attorney general announces broader probe of Aurora Police Department," 11 Aug. 2020 Like her 11-year-old brother Benjamin, who plays violin, this was her third year at CMI. — Elaine Ayala, ExpressNews.com, "Ayala: San Antonio classical music camp with West Side roots is surviving pandemic by acting globally," 30 July 2020 Their father played violin in the city’s symphony for years and their mother taught piano and sang at funerals and weddings. — Conrad Swanson, The Denver Post, "Vail mourns the loss of beloved musician to COVID-19," 26 Mar. 2020 His mother, Isabella, taught viola and violin and played in chamber and symphonic groups. — Richard Sandomir, BostonGlobe.com, "Billy Goldenberg, TV, movie, and stage composer," 18 Aug. 2020

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