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violin

The correct spelling is violin.

How to pronounce violin

/ˌvɑe.ɘˈlɘn/
noun

IPA: /ˌvɑe.ɘˈlɘn/

Say it like: Vio-lin

The correct spelling is violin. A musical four-string instrument, generally played with a bow or by plucking the string, with the pitch set by pressing the strings at the appropriate place with the fingers; al… For example: "The first violin often plays the lead melody lines in a string quartet."

Usage Examples

The first violin often plays the lead melody lines in a string quartet.

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.A musical four-string instrument, generally played with a bow or by plucking the string, with the pitch set by pressing the strings at the appropriate place with the fingers; also any instrument of the violin family.
  2. 2.A violinist.

verb

  1. 1.To play on, or as if on, a violin.

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