violoncellist
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of violoncellist
First recorded in 1825–35; violoncell(o) + -ist
Example Sentences
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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
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
They are all men; tough-brained-looking fellows: one a violinist, one a violoncellist; two are at the key-board, and one stands music in hand and mouth wide open.
From The Galaxy, June 1877 Vol. XXIII.—June, 1877.—No. 6. by Various
"I suppose the old Professor's exploiting you," said the violoncellist, turning to Mildred.
From The Girls of St. Cyprian's A Tale of School Life by Brazil, Angela
Chopin speaks in one of his letters of a violoncellist who played a certain poor piece so remarkably well that it actually appeared to be good music.
From Chopin and Other Musical Essays by Finck, Henry Theophilus
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