violoncellist
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of violoncellist
First recorded in 1825–35; violoncell(o) + -ist
Example Sentences
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In 1773 she fell in love with, and married, a handsome violoncellist named Jean Mara.
From Famous Singers of To-day and Yesterday by Lahee, Henry C.
The violoncello, however, could not be got out of the chimney, and the violoncellist declared that he would rather be stretched on the rack than leave his instrument in the lurch.
From Eyes Like the Sea by Jókai, Mór
In 1879 she married Mr. Ernst de Munck, of Weimar, a violoncellist, but ten years later she died.
From Famous Singers of To-day and Yesterday by Lahee, Henry C.
The young man was Karl Linders, the violoncellist; the little girl, I supposed, must be his sister.
From The First Violin A Novel by Fothergill, Jessie
Regina Sacchi, who married a noted German violoncellist named Schlick, was celebrated for her performances on the violin.
From Famous Violinists of To-day and Yesterday by Lahee, Henry Charles
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