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Rosin

Verb / ˈrɑ:zʌn / Another word for rosin — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Rosin is a sticky substance obtained from pine trees and used mainly for the bows of stringed instruments like violins.

Synonyms & similar words

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Example sentences

  1. The violinist applied rosin to her bow before playing.
  2. The rosin made the bow grip the strings better.
  3. I could smell the sweet scent of rosin in the music room.
  4. The rosin made the violin's sound louder and more resonant.
  5. The rosin left sticky marks on the violin strings.

Quotes

  • "Music is the wine that fills the cup of silence." - Robert Fripp
  • "Without music, life would be a mistake." - Friedrich Nietzsche
  • "Where words fail, music speaks." - Hans Christian Andersen

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