violist
1 Americannoun
noun
noun
noun
Etymology
Origin of violist1
First recorded in 1660–70; viol + -ist
Origin of violist2
Example Sentences
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Before joining the Journal in 2015, she worked as a professional violist.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 25, 2026
The film focuses on the two young leaders, conductor Negin Khpalwak and lead violist Zarifa Adiba.
From BBC • Nov. 12, 2023
In August, the spotlight turns to Music on the Strait, the local summer chamber festival founded in 2018 by violinist James Garlick and violist Richard O’Neill to bring international-caliber performers to the Olympic Peninsula.
From Seattle Times • Jun. 30, 2023
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 • Jun. 10, 2023
Have you heard the one about the violist who played in tune?
From "What the Night Sings" by Vesper Stamper
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