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viol

/ˈvaɪ.əl/

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noun

Viola da gamba

A stringed instrument related to the violin family, but held in the lap between the legs like a cello, usually with C-holes, a flat back, a fretted neck and six strings, played with an underhanded bow hold.

Examples :

"The musician carefully tuned his viol before the early music concert, its six strings promising a rich, resonant sound. "

Der Musiker stimmte seine Viola da gamba sorgfältig vor dem Konzert für Alte Musik, ihre sechs Saiten versprachen einen satten, resonierenden Klang.

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verb

Viola spielen

To play the viol.

Examples :

"My sister loves to viol in the community orchestra. "

Meine Schwester spielt gerne in dem Gemeinschaftsorchester Viola.