violone
noun
vi·o·lo·ne
\ˌvēəˈlōnā\
Definition of violone
violones
1 : viol
2 : a large viol: such as a : viola da gamba 1 b : double bass viol c : double bass
3 Violone plural Violones : contre basse 2
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Origin and Etymology of violone
Italian, augmentative of viola viol, viola — more at violin
First Known Use: 1730
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