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Violin: Definition, Meaning & How to Play
Meaning 1：violin (Violin)
Violin
/ˌvaɪəˈlɪn/
n.
A musical instrument with four strings that you play with a bow, known for its high and beautiful sound.
violin
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/ˌvaɪəˈlɪn/
n.
A wooden stringed musical instrument played with a bow, typically with four strings tuned in perfect fifths.
📘 Details & Usage
📖 Root Explanation
From Italian 'violino', diminutive of 'viola', meaning a small viola.
💡 Mnemonic
VIOLIN: Very Intense Orchestral Lovely Instrument Notes. Imagine the graceful curves of a violin.
📖 Example
Every evening after dinner, my mother would play the violin in the living room, and the sound made the whole family feel relaxed.
Every evening after dinner, my mother would play the violin in the living room, and the sound made the whole family feel relaxed.
🔗 Collocations
play the violin – play the violin
violin concerto – violin concerto
violin strings – violin strings
🔄 Synonyms
fiddle (n.) – Informal term for a violin, often used in folk music.
🌱 Derivatives
violinist (n.) – A person who plays the violin.
violinistic (adj.) – Relating to or characteristic of violin playing.
📖 Cultural Story
Originated in 16th-century Italy from earlier string instruments. The violin became the backbone of orchestras, evolving into a symbol of classical music mastery.
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