violin

/ˌvaɪ.əˈlɪn/noun

Elementary

A small unfretted stringed instrument with four strings tuned (lowest to highest) G-D-A-E, usually held against the chin and played with a bow.

Any instrument of the violin family, always inclusive of violins, violas and cellos, and sometimes further including the double bass.

A violinist in an orchestra or group.

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crowd fiddle

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val van vax vaz vee ver vet via vic vig

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Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing

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