violoncellist
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of violoncellist
First recorded in 1825–35; violoncell(o) + -ist
Example Sentences
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"I think a good audience is rather inspiring," said a violoncellist, a self-conscious young fellow whose long waving hair and artistic necktie proclaimed him a budding professional.
From The Girls of St. Cyprian's A Tale of School Life by Brazil, Angela
He went with his friend, the violoncellist, Antonio Nardini, to Prague, where they both accepted a position in the orchestra of Count Kinsky.
From Among the Great Masters of Music Scenes in the Lives of Famous Musicians by Rowlands, Walter
In this year two other violinists of note made their first appearance at the Philharmonic concerts,—Ernst and Sainton, also Piatti, the great violoncellist.
From Famous Violinists of To-day and Yesterday by Lahee, Henry Charles
I provided myself with a violoncellist, a clarinet-player, and a contra-bass.
From Eyes Like the Sea by Jókai, Mór
It will be remembered that at that time Bernhard Cossmann was the violoncellist of the Weimar string quartet.
From Memories of a Musical Life by Mason, William
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