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viola
a string instrument that is slightly larger than a violin, tuned a fifth lower and producing deeper sounds
What is a "viola"?
A viola is a stringed instrument that is slightly larger than a violin but smaller than a cello. It has a rich, warm sound and is played with a bow. The viola has four strings, and its notes are five notes lower than those of the violin, which gives it a deeper and mellower tone. It is commonly used in orchestras and chamber music, where it often plays harmonies and inner parts that support the melodies played by other instruments. The viola's distinctive sound adds depth and richness to both classical and contemporary music.
Example
Sarah began playing viola in her middle school orchestra and fell in love with the warmth of its tone.
Sarah empezó a tocar la viola, violín alto, en la orquesta de su escuela secundaria y se enamoró de la calidez de su tono.
Young musicians aspire to showcase their talents as soloists on instruments such as piano or violin rather than the underappreciated viola.
Los jóvenes músicos aspiran a mostrar sus talentos como solistas en instrumentos como el piano o el violín, en lugar de la subestimada viola, violín alto.
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violeta, alfilerillo
any of the numerous plants of the genus Viola
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violeta, viola
large genus of flowering herbs of temperate regions
