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

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Example Sentences

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violist

Phil Music Director Carlo Maria Giulini got his start as a violist.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 26, 2026

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

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 you're stranded in the desert, should you look for a good violist, a bad violist or an oasis?

From "What the Night Sings" by Vesper Stamper

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