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violoncello

vi·o·lon·cel·lo
V v

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [vee-uh-luh n-chel-oh, vahy-]
    • /ˌvi ə lənˈtʃɛl oʊ, ˌvaɪ-/
    • /ˌvaɪə.lənˈtʃel.əʊ/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [vee-uh-luh n-chel-oh, vahy-]
    • /ˌvi ə lənˈtʃɛl oʊ, ˌvaɪ-/

Definitions of violoncello word

  • noun plural violoncello cello1 . 1
  • noun violoncello cello 0
  • noun violoncello (music) A large stringed instrument of the violin family, but smaller than the double bass. 0

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Origin of violoncello

First appearance:

before 1715
One of the 49% newest English words
1715-25; < Italian, equivalent to violon(e) violone + -cello diminutive suffix

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Parts of speech for Violoncello

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

violoncello popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 50% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 53% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

violoncello usage trend in Literature

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Top questions with violoncello

  • what is a violoncello?
  • what is violoncello?

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