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violoncello
[ vee-uh-luhn-chel-oh, vahy- ]
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Derived Forms
- ˌviolonˈcellist, noun
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Word History and Origins
Origin of violoncello1
1715–25; < Italian, equivalent to violon ( e ) violone + -cello diminutive suffix
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Word History and Origins
Origin of violoncello1
C18: from Italian, from violone + -cello, diminutive suffix
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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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