Viola

/ˈviː.ələ/ · noun

Meaning

(botany) Any of several flowering plants, of the genus Viola, including the violets and pansies..

Definitions by Sense

1. (botany) Any of several flowering plants, of the genus Viola, including the violets and pansies.
2. A stringed instrument of the violin family, somewhat larger than a violin, played under the chin, and having a deeper tone.
3. A person who plays the viola.
4. (music) An organ stop having a similar tone.
5. (music) A 10-string steel-string acoustic guitar, used in Brazilian folk music.
6. (music) A berimbau viola, the smallest member of the berimbau used in capoeira music.
7. (often humorous) Misconstruction of voila.

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.

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• violas
• viole

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