Appearance
Use device theme  
Dark theme
Light theme

What is the noun for violin?

What's the noun for violin? Here's the word you're looking for.

violin
  1. (music) A musical four-string instrument, generally played with a bow or by plucking the string, with the pitch set by pressing the strings at the appropriate place with the fingers; also any instrument of the violin family.
  2. (music) A violinist.
  3. Synonyms:
  4. Examples:
    1. “Later in Europe bones provided the rhythm to jigs and reels normally played on violin.”
      “The band handles noise best by balancing it with resolutely melodic violin and lead guitar parts.”
      “Besides, many action actors get paid by the line, so never use dialogue when a slow-motion close-up and a violin score will do the job.”
violinmaking
violinist
  1. A person who plays the violin
  2. Synonyms:
  3. Examples:
    1. “The renowned violinist captivated the audience with her mesmerizing performance.”
      “Understanding that the violinist would have difficulty with the fingered octaves, he incorporated the anticipated problem into his own part.”
      “As a violinist he made many international tours, winning renown for his playing of Bach and of contemporary works.”
violins
  1. plural of violin
  2. (music) The violin section of an orchestra
  3. Synonyms:
  4. Examples:
    1. “Already, she could hear the quiet, muffled noise of violins and people talking.”
      “The violins began to play a jaunty wedding march and we began to walk up the aisle.”
      “He rounded the corner and a trio of violins began to harmonize a classical tune.”
violinists
  1. plural of violinist
  2. Synonyms:
  3. Examples:
    1. “His later instrumental music explores new formal patterns as well as exploiting the virtuosity of cornettists and violinists.”
      “The book examines muscle control, nerve control, and hearing as issues all violinists need to be concerned about.”
      “At times he was free-wheeling, and there are moments on this disc where today's violinists or producers probably would have asked for a retake.”
Find more words!
Use * for blank tiles (max 2) Advanced Search Advanced Search
Use * for blank spaces Advanced Search
Advanced Word Finder

See Also

Nearby Words
6-letter Words Starting With
Find Nouns
go
Word Tools Finders & Helpers Apps More Synonyms
Copyright WordHippo © 2024