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viola

/viˈoʊ.lə/ /viˈəʊ.lə/ /ˈvaɪələ/ /vaɪˈoʊlə/

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noun

A stringed instrument of the violin family, somewhat larger than a violin, played under the chin, and having a deeper tone.

Examples :

"My sister plays the viola in the school orchestra. "

music sound entertainment

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noun

An organ stop having a similar tone.

Examples :

"The organist played a beautiful passage on the viola stop, creating a warm, mellow sound. "

organ music sound technical

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noun

A 10-string steel-string acoustic guitar, used in Brazilian folk music.

Examples :

"My grandfather plays beautiful melodies on his viola during family gatherings. "

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noun

A berimbau viola, the smallest member of the berimbau used in capoeira music.

Examples :

"During the capoeira performance, the lead musician played the viola, producing the highest-pitched sound of the berimbau ensemble. "

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noun

(botany) Any of several flowering plants, of the genus Viola, including the violets and pansies.

Examples :

"My grandmother's garden is filled with beautiful violas. "

plant biology nature

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interjection

Lo, there it is; see here; ta-da; presto; behold!

Examples :

"After hours of work, the student finally finished the puzzle, shouting, "Viola! It's done!" "

language exclamation