Violin: meaning, definitions and examples

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violin

 

[ หŒvaษชษ™หˆlษชn ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

musical instrument

A violin is a string instrument that is played with a bow. It typically has four strings and is known for its rich, warm sound. The violin is an important instrument in classical music, as well as various other genres.

Synonyms

fiddle

Examples of usage

  • The violinist played a beautiful melody on her violin.
  • He has been practicing the violin for years.
  • She took violin lessons to improve her skills.
Context #2 | Noun

size

A violin is the smallest and highest-pitched instrument in the string family. It is known for its agility and expressive capabilities. Violins come in different sizes to accommodate players of all ages.

Synonyms

fiddle

Examples of usage

  • She started learning to play the violin at a young age.
  • The violin section of the orchestra sounded amazing.
  • He bought a full-size violin for his daughter.
Context #3 | Verb

manipulate

To violin is to manipulate something with skill and dexterity, as if playing a violin. It implies a level of finesse and precision in handling an object or situation.

Synonyms

handle, manipulate

Examples of usage

  • She violin-ed her way through the difficult task.
  • He violin-ed the situation to his advantage.

Translations

Translations of the word "violin" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น violino

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคตเคพเคฏเคฒเคฟเคจ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Geige

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ biola

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัะบั€ะธะฟะบะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ skrzypce

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒใ‚คใ‚ชใƒชใƒณ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท violon

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ violรญn

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท keman

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฐ”์ด์˜ฌ๋ฆฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูƒู…ุงู†

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ housle

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ husle

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅฐๆ็ด

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ violina

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ fiรฐla

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัะบั€ะธะฟะบะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ•แƒ˜แƒแƒšแƒ˜แƒœแƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ skripka

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ violรญn

Etymology

The violin, with its origins dating back to the 16th century in Italy, has a rich history. It evolved from earlier bowed string instruments and became one of the most important instruments in Western classical music. The design of the modern violin has remained relatively unchanged for centuries, a testament to its timeless appeal and versatility.

See also: violinist.

Word Frequency Rank

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