: 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
Recent Examples on the WebRav said another major part of the story is how Ralph, the homeless veteran, plays the violin, and in turn, helps the girl calm down and get away from anxiety and depression by listening to music.—Alina Ta, The Mercury News, 5 July 2024 In the video, Watts, who appeared to be filming walked through the French capital at night, capturing a street musician playing the violin amid the old buildings.—Kimberlee Speakman, Peoplemag, 29 June 2024 This was a violin in full command of its considerable powers, a violin capable of enchanting the most powerful potentate in the land and persuading him to do its bidding.—Mary Carole McCauley, Baltimore Sun, 24 June 2024 Area acoustic instrument musicians, including violin, guitar, autoharp and ukulele players are welcome.—Orlando Sentinel Staff, Orlando Sentinel, 3 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for violin
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Word History
Etymology
borrowed from Italian violino, from viola "viola, viol" + -ino, diminutive suffix, going back to Latin -īnus-ine entry 1
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