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noun, plural cel·los. the second largest member of the violin family, rested vertically on the floor between the performer's knees when being played.
Origin of cello 1 First recorded in
1875–80; short for
violoncello noun, adjective Informal Origin of cello 2 by shortening
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Examples from the Web for cello Contemporary Examples of cello Only one of each: one bass, one cello , like a string quintet.
In full disclosure, I play the cello , and it is my favorite instrument.
We teach them everything from how to mic their cello to how to book a gig.
My roommate, a talented musician and mathematician, gave up the cello and took a job as an investment banker.
The cello adds an elegant dramatic touch to a song many have found rather devoid of emotion.
Historical Examples of cello A very capable workman, some of his 'cello bows are excellent.
To the left was the orchestra, a violin, 'cello and bass viol.
There are also sonatas for violin and for 'cello with piano, and a piano scherzo.
Sophie173 Seipt, of Cologne, has also published a number of 'cello pieces.
She has also written pieces for violin, 'cello , voice, and piano.
British Dictionary definitions for cello noun plural -los music a bowed stringed instrument of the violin family. Range: more than four octaves upwards from C below the bass staff. It has four strings, is held between the knees, and has an extendible metal spike at the lower end, which acts as a support Full name: violoncello
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Word Origin and History for cello Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2010 Douglas Harper
An instrument in the violin family, known for its rich tone. Among the strings , or stringed instruments, the cello has the second-lowest range, higher only than the bass viol , and it has the lowest part in string quartets . Cellists hold the instrument between their knees to play it. Cello is short for violoncello .
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