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Definition of violin

violin

/ˌvaɪəˈlɪn/
vi · o · lin
Plural:violins
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• noun

1

A wooden, bowed stringed musical instrument of treble pitch, typically having four strings tuned in perfect fifths, a characteristic waist, and soundholes.

Example

"She tuned her violin carefully before walking out onto the stage to perform the concerto."

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Word Nuance & Usage

In classical contexts, the instrument is strictly called a 'violin', whereas in folk, country, and bluegrass music, the exact same physical instrument is commonly referred to as a 'fiddle'.

• Rhymes for violin

• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed into English in the 1570s from the Italian 'violino', meaning 'little viola', which is a diminutive form of 'viola'.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Violin. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 16, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/violin
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