viola
|vi-o-la|
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/viˈoʊlə/
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/viˈəʊlə/
string instrument
Etymology
Etymology Information
'viola' originates from Italian, specifically the word 'viola', where it referred to a stringed instrument.
Historical Evolution
'viola' changed from the Italian word 'viola' and eventually became the modern English word 'viola'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a stringed instrument', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a stringed musical instrument of the violin family, larger than the violin and tuned a fifth lower.
She played a beautiful piece on the viola.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/02/15 04:07