violist

¹ American  

[vahy-uh-list] / ˈvaɪ ə lɪst /

noun

1. a person who plays the viol.

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violist ² American  

[vee-oh-list] / viˈoʊ lɪst /

noun

1. a person who plays the viola.

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violist ¹ British  

/ vɪˈəʊlɪst /

noun

1. a person who plays the viola

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violist ² British  

/ ˈvaɪəlɪst /

noun

1. a person who plays the viol

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Etymology

Origin of violist¹

First recorded in 1660–70; viol + -ist

Origin of violist²

viol(a) ¹ + -ist

Example Sentences

In the second half, an early 20th century oddball fantasia for four violas by British composer/violist York Bowen was preceded a gripping performance of the First Sextet.

From Los Angeles Times

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

The orchestra is also losing two of its outstanding principal players, violist Teng Li and oboist Marc Lachat, both leaving reportedly for family reasons.

From Los Angeles Times

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

Michael Kim, a middle-age violist, said that in an orchestra, your only focus is on your part, in the service of everyone around you.

From Los Angeles Times