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Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

first violin

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 3.74 in modern English

Syllables
first vi-o-lin
IPA
17
Scrabble Score
11
Letters
3
Syllables
9
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

The lead or primary violin role in an orchestra or other ensemble, or in a musical composition, that typically contains the melody and is often more technically demanding than the second violin role. The first violin role is played by a first violinist, typically the best violinist in the orchestra.

noun

The leader of the violin section of a symphony orchestra; the concertmaster.

British usage

Usage

Subject

Wiktionary places this term in Music.

Inflected Forms

first violins (plural)

Phrases

second violin first fiddle lead fiddle

Frequently Paired Words

second violin first fiddle lead fiddle

Synonyms

concertmaster first violinist

Questions

What does first violin mean?
The lead or primary violin role in an orchestra or other ensemble, or in a musical composition, that typically contains the melody and is often more technically demanding than the second violin role. The first violin role is played by a first violinist, typically the best violinist in the orchestra.

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