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cello

n. countable
B1 Intermediate US //ˈtʃɛɫoʊ// UK //tʃˈɛləʊ// cel·lo

n. a large musical instrument with four strings that you play with a bow while sitting down. It has a deep, beautiful sound and you hold it between your knees.

n. a large, four-stringed musical instrument of the violin family, held between the knees and played with a bow. It is pitched an octave below the viola.


SIMPLE

She practices the cello for two hours every afternoon.

COMPLEX

While the violin often carries the main melody, the cello provides a rich, resonant foundation that bridges the gap between the higher strings and the double bass.

Synonyms
Usage

The plural form is 'cellos'.

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