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单词 violoncello
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Definition of violoncello in English:

violoncello

nounPlural violoncellos ˌvʌɪələnˈtʃɛləʊˌviːələnˈtʃɛləʊˌvaɪələnˈtʃɛloʊ
  • formal term for cello
    Example sentencesExamples
    • This piece is not one of his best, although the cellist showed incredible skill on the unruly violoncello, managing to coax the best possible tone in spite of the instrument's limitations.
    • There is also a separate copy of the solo harpsichord part in a second hand, as well as parts in a third hand with an arrangement of the harpsichord part for solo violin and violoncello.
    • Just as cello is short for violoncello and kaz (pronounced ‘cuz ‘) is the rarely used symbol for kazoo, piano is actually an abbreviation of pianoforte.’
    • It was with great joy that I learned you had composed a work for my instrument, the violoncello.
    • The compositions on his six CDs feature sitar, flute, clarinet, soprano sax, violin viola, violoncello, contrabass, percussion and electronic devices as well as solo guitar.

Derivatives

  • violoncellist

  • nounˌvʌɪələnˈtʃɛlɪstˌviːələnˈtʃɛlɪstˌvaɪələnˈtʃɛləst
    • In 1866 Grünfeld was appointed court violoncellist to King William of Prussia..
      Example sentencesExamples
      • His compositions are remarkable well adapted to the instrument for which they are written and have achieved a well deserved popularity among violoncellists.
      • The competition is open to violoncellists of every nationality.
      • I am pleased to inform you of the publication of my new book of art entitled ‘The violoncellist’.
      • Though an old man at the time, he was an accomplished violoncellist, and a patient teacher.

Origin

Early 18th century: Italian, diminutive of violone (see violone).

Rhymes

Bargello, bellow, bordello, cello, Donatello, fellow, jello, martello, mellow, morello, niello, Novello, Pirandello, Portobello, Punchinello, Uccello, yellow

Definition of violoncello in US English:

violoncello

nounˌvīələnˈCHelōˌvaɪələnˈtʃɛloʊ
  • formal term for cello
    Example sentencesExamples
    • There is also a separate copy of the solo harpsichord part in a second hand, as well as parts in a third hand with an arrangement of the harpsichord part for solo violin and violoncello.
    • It was with great joy that I learned you had composed a work for my instrument, the violoncello.
    • Just as cello is short for violoncello and kaz (pronounced ‘cuz ‘) is the rarely used symbol for kazoo, piano is actually an abbreviation of pianoforte.’
    • The compositions on his six CDs feature sitar, flute, clarinet, soprano sax, violin viola, violoncello, contrabass, percussion and electronic devices as well as solo guitar.
    • This piece is not one of his best, although the cellist showed incredible skill on the unruly violoncello, managing to coax the best possible tone in spite of the instrument's limitations.

Origin

Early 18th century: Italian, diminutive of violone (see violone).

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