noun🔗ShareViola da gambaA 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."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.musicutensilChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareViola spielenTo play the viol."My sister loves to viol in the community orchestra. "Meine Schwester spielt gerne in dem Gemeinschaftsorchester Viola.musicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
