violoncello
/ˌvʌɪələnˈtʃɛləʊ
/ /ˌviːələnˈtʃɛləʊ/noun (plural violoncellos)
Formal term for cello.The compositions on his six CDs feature sitar, flute, clarinet, soprano sax, violin viola, violoncello, contrabass, percussion and electronic devices as well as solo guitar....
- It was with great joy that I learned you had composed a work for my instrument, the violoncello.
- There is also a separate copy of the solo harpsichord part in a second hand, as well as parts in a third hand with an arrangement of the harpsichord part for solo violin and violoncello.
Derivatives
violoncellist
- Though an old man at the time, he was an accomplished violoncellist, and a patient teacher.
- The competition is open to violoncellists of every nationality.
- In 1866 Grünfeld was appointed court violoncellist to King William of Prussia..
Origin
Early 18th century: Italian, diminutive of violone (see violone).