violist
1 Americannoun
noun
noun
noun
Etymology
Origin of violist1
First recorded in 1660–70; viol + -ist
Origin of violist2
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Eva Gerard, a classical violist in Beacon, N.Y., said camps offering affordable experiences in nature are the hottest commodities.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 15, 2026
This strict minister paterfamilias disapproved of his violist son, and in the wake of loss, Davis finds solace in music and womanly identity, slowly healing from estrangement.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 1, 2025
In the opening minute, there is playing from the violinist and violist Yvonne Lam and forceful acoustic percussion from the drummer Jason Treuting.
From New York Times ● Feb. 29, 2024
The film focuses on the two young leaders, conductor Negin Khpalwak and lead violist Zarifa Adiba.
From BBC ● Nov. 12, 2023
If Papa were here, he'd be whispering violist jokes to pass the time.
From "What the Night Sings" by Vesper Stamper
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