Violist

//ˈvaɪ.əl.ɪst// noun

noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A person who plays the viol.
  2. 2
    A person who plays the viola.

    "But those who attack violists shouldn't throw resin. Once the ergonomic viola catches on what instrument will be immune?"

  3. 3
    a musician who plays the viola wordnet

Synonyms

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violaistviolaist

Example

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"Musicians who have taken part in the annual training and festival make up “a big family,” said Turkish violist Sakul, “so I’m proud to be a part of it,” he added."

Etymology

Etymology 1

From viol + -ist.

Etymology 2

From viola + -ist.

Related phrases

bass violistdivision-violistlyra violist

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