violoncello

/ˈvaɪələnˌtʃɛloʊ/
/vɪlɒnˈtʃɛləʊ/
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Other forms: violoncellos

Definitions of violoncello
  1. noun
    a large stringed instrument; seated player holds it upright while playing
    synonyms: cello
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    type of:
    bowed stringed instrument, string
    stringed instruments that are played with a bow
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