viola d'amore

vi·o·la d'a·mo·re

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [vee-oh-luh dah-mawr-ey, -mohr-ey, -duh-]
- /viˈoʊ lə dɑˈmɔr eɪ, -ˈmoʊr eɪ, -də-/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [vee-oh-luh dah-mawr-ey, -mohr-ey, -duh-]
- /viˈoʊ lə dɑˈmɔr eɪ, -ˈmoʊr eɪ, -də-/

Definitions of viola d'amore words

noun plural viola d'amore a treble viol with numerous sympathetic strings and several gut strings, producing a resonant sound. 1
noun viola d'amore an instrument of the viol family having no frets, seven strings, and a set of sympathetic strings. It was held under the chin when played 0
noun viola d'amore an early stringed instrument of the viol family having a set of wire strings that are stretched behind the bowed gut strings, and whose sympathetic vibrations produce soft, clear, ringing tones 0

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Origin of viola d'amore

First appearance:

before 1690

One of the 49% oldest English words

1690-1700; < Italian: literally, viol of love

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Parts of speech for Viola d'amore

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viola d'amore popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 31% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 61% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.