first violin

first vi·o·lin

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [furst vahy-uh-lin]
- /fɜrst ˌvaɪ əˈlɪn/
- /fɜːst ˌvaɪəˈlɪn/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [furst vahy-uh-lin]
- /fɜrst ˌvaɪ əˈlɪn/

Definitions of first violin words

noun first violin one of the principal group of violins in an orchestra 0
noun first violin (music) The lead or primary violin role in an orchestra or other ensemble, or in a musical composition, that typically contains the melody and is often more technically demanding than the second violin role. The first violin role is played by a first violinist, typically the best violinist in the orchestra. 0
noun first violin (Britain, music) The leader of the violin section of a symphony orchestra; the concertmaster. 0

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This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 7% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.

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