Pronunciation

/vɪˈlɪn/

Definitions

Noun

• A small stringed musical instrument with a narrow, elongated body and four strings, typically played with a bow.
• In music, a member of the violin family, which also includes violas, cellos, and double basses.

Verb

• To play or perform on a violin.
• To produce or make a sound using a violin.

Phrases

• “Play the violin” or “Violin performance”
• “Learn to play the violin”
• “A skilled violinist”

Example Sentences

• Noun: “She spent hours practicing her violin every day.”
• Verb: “The talented violinist mesmerized the audience with his performance.”
• Action: “He decided to take up violin lessons after years of admiring classical music.”

Synonyms

• Fiddle
• String instrument
• Bow instrument
• Viola d’amore (archaic)
• Acoustic instrument

Antonyms

• None (as a noun, it’s a specific type of instrument; as a verb, it’s an action, not a quality)