Violín (en. Violin)

/bio.lin/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
A bowed string instrument that has four strings and an 'S' shaped body.
She plays the violin in the school orchestra.
Ella toca el violín en la orquesta de la escuela.
A genre of classical or popular music that includes the performance of this instrument.
The symphony has a beautiful part for violin.
La sinfonía tiene una hermosa parte para violín.
The sound produced by this instrument.
The violin sounded sweet and melodious during the concert.
El violín sonó dulce y melodioso durante el concierto.

Etymology

Derived from the Italian 'violino,' diminutive of 'viola.'

Common Phrases and Expressions

to play the violin
To interpret music using the violin.
tocar el violín
violinist
A person who plays the violin.
violinista
to sound like a violin
To refer to someone who has a melodious or sweet tone.
sonar como un violín

Related Words

bow
Tool used to play the violin.
arco
string
Element that produces sound in the violin.
cuerda
music
Art that can be performed with a violin.
música

Slang Meanings

Playing the violin as a way to express sadness.
He looks so sorrowful that he seems to be playing the violin.
Se le ve tan apenado que parece que está tocando el violín.
Using the violin as a metaphor for someone crying or complaining excessively.
No more violin, it's time to act!
No más violín, ¡es hora de actuar!