Meaning violoncello
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violoncello


1724, from Italian violoncello, diminutive of violone "bass viol," from viola (see viola) + augmentative suffix -one (see -oon). Related: Violoncellist.
Source: etymonline.com

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violoncello


The third lowest member of the violin family, after the violin and the viola. The violoncello (often shortened to just cello) is actually the lowest member of those descended from the viola da braccio [..]
Source: dictionary.onmusic.org

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violoncello


(n) a large stringed instrument; seated player holds it upright while playing
Source: beedictionary.com





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