The violin
Example: She plays the violin beautifully during the concert.
Definition
"The violin" is a stringed musical instrument played with a bow, typically held under the chin. It produces high-pitched, expressive sounds and is commonly used in various music genres, including classical, folk, and jazz. For example, "She plays the violin beautifully during the concert."
Etymology
"The violin" derives from the Italian word 'violino,' a diminutive of 'viola,' meaning a string instrument. The term entered English in the 16th century. Did you know that the violin evolved from earlier bowed instruments like the medieval fiddle?
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"The violin" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - Music - (A1) - set 1", containing 104 commonly used words.
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