violoncello

[ vee-uh-luhn-chel-oh, vahy- ]

noun

, plural vi·o·lon·cel·los.

1. cello ¹.

violoncello

/ ˌvaɪələnˈtʃɛləʊ /

noun

1. the full name for cello

Derived Forms

• ˌviolonˈcellist, noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of violoncello¹

1715–25; < Italian, equivalent to violon ( e ) violone + -cello diminutive suffix

Word History and Origins

Origin of violoncello¹

C18: from Italian, from violone + -cello, diminutive suffix

Example Sentences

For one room a piano, violin, and violoncello makes a good band.

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What subdued the composer's individuality was no doubt the violoncello, which, however, is well provided with grateful cantilene.

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My dear boy, not unless you wished to learn the violoncello.

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The violoncello has its professional students among the gentler sex.

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I send you the violoncello part; if you find that you can manage it, play it yourself, or let old Kraft do so.

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