Violoncello

cello

noun vio-lon-CHEL-lo Rare

Origin: from Italian

Usage Note

Violoncello (colloquially Cello) is the tenor-to-bass bowed string instrument played between the knees. Its rich, warm register is used for solos, chamber music, and the cello section of the orchestra.

Examples

"Sie spielte das Violoncello mit großer Leidenschaft."

Natural Translation

She played the cello with great passion.

Literal Translation

She played the cello with great passion.

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