Meaning & Definition of Viola in English

Detailed Definitions

• Definition: A stringed musical instrument of the violin family, slightly larger than a violin, with a rich and mellow sound.

  Example Sentence: She played the viola beautifully in the string quartet.

• Definition: A genus of flowering plants in the violet family, commonly known as violets.

  Example Sentence: The garden was filled with vibrant viola flowers.

Etymology

Origin: Late Middle English: from Latin 'viola' meaning 'violet'.

Synonyms

Common Phrases and Expressions

• viola!: An exclamation used to call attention to something, often used informally to indicate that something has been accomplished or revealed.

Translations

• Spanish: viola

• French: alto

• German: Bratsche

• Russian: альт

Related Words

• violin: A string instrument played with a bow, smaller than the viola.

• cellist: A person who plays the cello, which is a larger string instrument than the viola.

Slang Meanings of viola

• Meaning: Used to denote something done with ease or flair.

  Example Sentence: She nailed that performance, just like viola!

• Meaning: An expression of satisfaction upon finishing a task.

  Example Sentence: I finished my project, viola!