Meaning | bowed stringed instrument that is the highest member of the violin family; this instrument has four strings and a hollow body and an unfretted fingerboard and is played with a bow. |
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Synonym | fiddle |
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Parts | chin rest | A rest on which a violinist can place the chin |
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fiddlestick, violin bow | A bow used in playing the violin |
Narrower | Amati | A violin made by Nicolo Amati or a member of his family |
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Guarnerius | A violin made by a member of the Guarneri / Guarneri family |
Stradavarius, Strad | A violin made by Antonio Stradivari or a member of his family |
Broader | bowed stringed instrument, string | stringed instruments that are played with a bow |
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Spanish | violín |
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Catalan | violí |
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Nouns | violinist | a musician who plays the violin |
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