Biyolon (en. Violon)
/bi-'yo-lon/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A type of musical instrument that belongs to the family of string instruments.
The violin is often used in orchestras.
Ang biyolon ay madalas na ginagamit sa mga orkestra.
An instrument with four strings played with a bow or by fingering the strings.
Students learning the violin exhibit very clean technique.
Ang mga estudyanteng nag-aaral ng biyolon ay nagpapakita ng napakalinis na teknik.
One of the principal musical instruments in Western classical music.
Many people take up the violin to learn music.
Kadalasang kumukuha ng biyolon ang mga tao upang matuto ng musika.
Etymology
It comes from the Spanish word 'biolón', a type of musical instrument.
Common Phrases and Expressions
studying violin
The process of learning how to play the violin.
nag-aaral ng biyolon
playing the violin
The act of playing the violin in a performance or concert.
tinutugtog ang biyolon
Related Words
orchestral
Refers to aspects of the orchestra or the type of music written for the orchestra.
orchestral
strings
Parts of musical instruments that consist of threads that produce sound.
kuwerdas
Slang Meanings
Violin with style
Your performance was great; your violin really had style!
Ang galing ng performance mo, ang biyolon mo talaga may style!
A part of the exciting and romantic moments
Your trip was like a violin; so much excitement and romantic moments!
Parang biyolon ang saya ng trip niyo, daming kilig moments!
Unique sound or style
His style of playing the violin is something else!
Ang style ng biyolon niya, ibang klase talaga!
Fast and beautiful
He practiced the violin, the sound was fast and beautiful!
Nag-practice siya ng biyolon, ang bilis at ang ganda ng tunog!