violoncello
violoncello · violoncellos · violoncelli
Synonym of celloSynonym of cello.
UK/ˌvaɪələnˈtʃɛləʊ/US/ˌvaɪələnˈt͡ʃɛloʊ/
Meaning
1 sensesSynonym of cello.
More definitions
- a large stringed instrument; seated player holds it upright while playing
Origin
A borrowing of Italian violoncello (“little violone”), from violone (“an early form of theA borrowing of Italian violoncello (“little violone”), from violone (“an early form of the double bass”) + -cello (“-elle”, forming diminutives), violone itself being derived from viola + -one (“-oon”, forming augmentatives).
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Forms
plural: violoncellos / violoncelli| Singular | violoncello |
|---|---|
| Plural | violoncellos / violoncelli |
regular
Synonyms
1 synonymsWord family
1 related wordsDerivedvioloncellist
Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Plural nouns — Because its plural is irregular