violin

The word “violin” means a small four-stringed instrument played with a bow, held under the chin, the highest-pitched of the standard string family. In plain terms, a small stringed instrument played with a bow — the standard high-pitched instrument in an orchestra.

“Violin” is pronounced veye-uh-LIHN (/ˌvaɪ.əˈlɪn/ in IPA).

Here is “violin” used in a sentence: “She has played the violin since she was six years old.”

Words with a similar meaning to “violin” include fiddle and crowd.

“Violin” is a noun.

The word “violin” comes from Italian. From Italian violino, "little viola.".

“Violin” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the A2 level.

A violin and a fiddle are literally the same instrument; the difference lies in the style of music played and the term used by the player. 'Violin' is typically used for classical music, while 'fiddle' is the informal term used in folk, country, and bluegrass traditions.

The violin is the smallest and highest-pitched member of the standard string family, while the viola is slightly larger and tuned lower. Violinists hold the instrument under the chin just like viola players, but the two produce noticeably different pitch ranges and tones.

A violin is a small, four-stringed instrument that is typically played with a bow drawn across the strings while the instrument is held under the chin. Players can also pluck the strings directly, a technique called pizzicato, for a different sound.