Violin and Viola

Violin

Violin noun - Bowed stringed instrument that is the highest member of the violin family; this instrument has four strings and a hollow body and an unfretted fingerboard and is played with a bow.
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Synonyms for Violin

Viola and violin are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Viola" instead a noun "Violin".

Nearby Words: viola, violinist

Viola

Viola noun - A bowed stringed instrument slightly larger than a violin, tuned a fifth lower.
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Synonyms for Viola

Violin and viola are semantically related. You can use "Violin" instead a noun "Viola".

Nearby Words: violin, viol
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