Violin (Noun)
Meaning
Bowed stringed instrument that is the highest member of the violin family; this instrument has four strings and a hollow body and an unfretted fingerboard and is played with a bow.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- She had been taking violin lessons for years and was finally ready to perform in front of a live audience.
- The sound of the violin filled the quiet room as she played a beautiful melody from her favorite composer.
- As a professional violinist, she spent countless hours perfecting her technique and tone.
- In music class, students learned to identify the different instruments, including the violin and its distinctive sound.
- He was amazed by the way the violin seemed to sing when played by the skilled musician on stage.