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/ˈvaɪ.ə.lɪn/
Meaning & Definition
noun
A wooden stringed instrument held under the chin and played with a bow.
She has been practicing the violin for over ten years.
A member of the violin family, which includes instruments like the viola and cello.
The orchestra featured a beautiful arrangement for violins and cellos.
Music played on a violin.
The violin in that concerto was particularly moving.
Etymology
From Italian 'violino', diminutive of 'viola', its ancestor.
Common Phrases and Expressions
violinist
A person who plays the violin.
to play second fiddle
To take a subordinate role to someone else.
it’s like playing the violin in a marching band
To engage in an activity that seems out of place or inappropriate.
Related Words
fiddle
Another term for the violin, often used in folk music.
viola
A string instrument slightly larger than the violin.
cello
A larger string instrument that is played seated.
Slang Meanings
To play the violin poorly or without enthusiasm.
He was just fiddling around with his violin, not really taking it seriously.
A reference to someone's drama or complaints.
Stop playing the violin about your problems; we all have them.