viola
/vaɪˈoʊlə/
Word Rarity
Rare
Frequency: Zipf frequency 3.54 in modern English
8
Scrabble Score
5
Letters
3
Syllables
5
Unique Chars
Meaning
noun
A stringed instrument of the violin family, somewhat larger than a violin, played under the chin, and having a deeper tone.
noun
An organ stop having a similar tone.
noun
A 10-string steel-string acoustic guitar, used in Brazilian folk music.
name
A female given name from Latin.
Example Sentences
- "But those who attack violists shouldn't throw resin. Once the ergonomic viola catches on what instrument will be immune?"
- "Also in that series, without Mr. Masur's guiding hand, Ms. Phelps and Ms. Young will anchor performances of Bach's Sixth "Brandenburg" Concerto, in which violas carry the upper lines."
- "And viola, Eureka California! I have finished my greatest invention: the worst dog in the world!"
- "[...] ; you fill out a form; you write your check; and viola! You're a mutual fund shareholder."
- "Were you a woman as the rest goes even, I should my tears let fall upon your cheek, And say, ‘Thrice welcome, drowned Viola!’"
Etymology
From Latin viola (“violet”).
Origin
- Source language: Latin
Word Breakdown
- Root: viola, vitula, *fiþulā
Regional Pronunciation
- American English: /vaɪˈoʊlə/
- British English: /ˈviː.ələ/
Usage
Subject
Wiktionary places this term in Music.