first violin
The lead or primary violin role in an orchestra or other ensemble, or in a musical…The lead or primary violin role in an orchestra or other ensemble, or in a musical composition, that typically contains the melody and is often more technically demanding than the second violin role. The first violin role is played by a first violinist, typically the best violinist in the orchestra.
» The first violins carry the melody.
Die ersten Violinen tragen die Melodie.
Meaning
2 sensesThe lead or primary violin role in an orchestra or other ensemble, or in a musical composition, that typically contains the melody and is often more technically demanding than the second violin role. The first violin role is played by a first violinist, typically the best violinist in the orchestra.
(UK)The leader of the violin section of a symphony orchestra; the concertmaster.
Examples
5 sentencesThe first violins carry the melody.
deDie ersten Violinen tragen die Melodie.
The first violins aren't playing together.
The first violins need to play together.
Tom is playing first violin in this duet.
ruПервую скрипку в этом дуэте играет Том.
It's clear who's playing first violin in this duet.
ruЯсно, кто играет в этом дуэте первую скрипку.
Forms
plural: first violins| Singular | first violin |
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