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cellists

/ˈtʃɛlɪsts/ /ˈsɛlɪsts/

Meanings
noun
Someone who plays the cello.

Examples :

"The orchestra included several cellists, their deep notes adding richness to the music. "
music person

Related Words

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cello noun

/ˈtʃɛləʊ/ /ˈtʃɛloʊ/ /ˈsɛləʊ/ /ˈsɛloʊ/

A large stringed instrument of the violin family with four strings, tuned from lowest to highest C-G-D-A, and played with a bow, also possessing an endpin to support the instrument's weight.

"My daughter practices the cello every day after school. "

Illustration deep

deep noun

/diːp/

(with "the") The deep part of a lake, sea, etc.

"creatures of the deep"

Illustration notes

notes noun

/nəʊts/ /noʊts/

(heading) A symbol or annotation.

"The student scribbled notes in the margin of her textbook to help her remember the key concepts. "

Illustration richness

richness noun

/ˈrɪtʃnəs/

The state or quality of being rich; richdom; wealth.

"The richness of the harvest allowed the farmer's family to enjoy a bountiful meal. "

Illustration included

included verb

/ɪnˈkluːdɪd/

To bring into a group, class, set, or total as a (new) part or member.

"I will purchase the vacation package if you will include car rental."

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several noun

/ˈsɛv(ə)ɹəl/

An area of land in private ownership (as opposed to common land).

"The family owns several, a small plot of land behind their house. "

Illustration someone

someone noun

/ˈsʌmwʌn/

A partially specified but unnamed person.

"Do you need a gift for that special someone?"

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their pronoun

/ðeər/

Belonging to or associated with the people or things previously mentioned or easily identified.

"They brought their books with them."

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orchestra noun

/ˈɔːkəstɹə/ /ˈɔɹkəstɹə/

A large group of musicians who play together on various instruments, usually including some from strings, woodwind, brass and/or percussion; the instruments played by such a group.

"The orchestra played a beautiful piece of music at the school concert. "

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adding verb

/ˈæ.dɪŋ/

To join or unite (e.g. one thing to another, or as several particulars) so as to increase the number, augment the quantity or enlarge the magnitude, or so as to form into one aggregate.

"She was adding sugar to her coffee to make it sweeter. "

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music noun

/ˈmjuːzɪk/ /ˈmjuzɪk/

A series of sounds organized in time, employing melody, harmony, tempo etc. usually to convey a mood.

"The music playing softly in the classroom helped students focus on their work. "

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plays noun

/pleɪz/

Activity for amusement only, especially among the young.

"Children learn through play."