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viola

/vee-oh-luh/US // viˈoʊ lə //UK // (vɪˈəʊlə) //

中提琴,大提琴,小提琴,中提琴手

Definitions

n.名词 noun
  1. 1
    • : a four-stringed musical instrument of the violin family, slightly larger than the violin; a tenor or alto violin.
    • : a labial organ stop of eight-foot or four-foot pitch, giving tones of a penetrating stringlike quality.

Examples

  • Though classically trained on violin and viola, Geoffrey John Davies knew his destiny was never to perform.

  • A year into her practice, her depression had melted away, she had friends, and she could play her viola again.

  • I vote in honor of my grandmother, Viola Gee Williams, who hosted meetings of the Bessemer Voters League in her home.

  • For a pair such as Viola and Perov, who have co-created work for decades, there is also precedent for retroactive co-authorship.

  • Few know that I also learned the viola, but gave it up after a year.

  • I first began studying viola with Mr. K after fourth grade, after flaming out spectacularly at piano.

  • No one thought I could play the viola—until Mr K came into my life.

  • (Viola, Twelfth Night, 3.4.304–305) What these plays all need, in production, is that sensitivity to the sea.

  • You don't mind asking Viola to take your name, but you consider it an insult if you are asked to take my name.

  • Sister Viola, I am glad to see you stirring: its news to have me here, ist not, sister?

  • Punch did not acquit her Viola of a certain restlessness, but acknowledged that at times she acted like one inspired.

  • Edith Arbuthnot had arrived, bringing with her a violinist, a viola-player and a 'cellist, but neither maid nor luggage.

  • The same work for two violins and viola, and as a sonata for pianoforte and violin, was advertised at the same time.