Synonyms for

Violin

Verb / vaɪʌˈlɪn / Another word for violin — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A stringed musical instrument played with a bow, typically having four strings tuned in perfect fifths.

Synonyms & similar words

fiddle fiddle stradivarius cremona amati guarneri instrument orchestra concert

Synonyms by register

Formal

fiddle string instrument

Informal

fiddle

Literary

fiddle lyre

Common collocations

  • play the violin
  • violin bow
  • violin case
  • violin music
  • violin strings
  • violin player
  • violin concerto

Word family

noun violin

Usage note

The word 'violin' is a specific noun and does not have direct antonyms. 'Fiddle' can be used informally, but also refers to a similar instrument.

Example sentences

  1. My sister loves to play the violin.
  2. The concertmaster played a beautiful violin solo.
  3. The violinist practiced for hours every day.
  4. The orchestra had a section of violins.
  5. I listened to a recording of a famous violin concerto.

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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