Word
cello
Phoneticscel·lo
US/ˈtʃɛɫoʊ/
UK/tʃˈɛləʊ/
Definition
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.
Examples
“She practices the cello for two hours every afternoon.”
“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.”
Examples
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.”
Usage
The plural form is 'cellos'.
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