A1 noun Neutre

violin

/ˌvaɪəˈlɪn/

A musical instrument with four strings that is held under the chin and played with a bow. It is known for its high-pitched, expressive sound and is used in many types of music, especially classical and folk.

Exemples

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1

She practices the violin every afternoon after school.

She practices the violin every afternoon after school.

2

The soloist performed a difficult concerto on a rare Italian violin.

The soloist performed a difficult concerto on a rare Italian violin.

3

I'm thinking about picking up the violin again just for fun.

I'm thinking about picking up the violin again just for fun.

Famille de mots

Nom
violin
Adjectif
violinistic
Apparenté
violinist
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Astuce mémo

Think of the 'V' shape of the violin's body and its 'V'ery 'V'ibrant 'V'oice.

Quiz rapide

My sister is a talented musician; she plays the ______ in the city orchestra.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : violin

Exemples

1

She practices the violin every afternoon after school.

everyday

She practices the violin every afternoon after school.

2

The soloist performed a difficult concerto on a rare Italian violin.

formal

The soloist performed a difficult concerto on a rare Italian violin.

3

I'm thinking about picking up the violin again just for fun.

informal

I'm thinking about picking up the violin again just for fun.

4

The violin's acoustic properties have been studied extensively by musicologists.

academic

The violin's acoustic properties have been studied extensively by musicologists.

5

The company sponsors a prestigious international violin competition every year.

business

The company sponsors a prestigious international violin competition every year.

Famille de mots

Nom
violin
Adjectif
violinistic
Apparenté
violinist

Collocations courantes

play the violin play the violin
violin solo violin solo
violin strings violin strings
violin lessons violin lessons
electric violin electric violin

Phrases Courantes

play second fiddle

play second fiddle (to be less important)

fit as a fiddle

fit as a fiddle (to be in very good health)

violin concerto

violin concerto

Souvent confondu avec

violin vs viola

A viola is slightly larger than a violin and has a deeper, lower sound.

violin vs cello

A cello is much larger than a violin and is played while sitting down, held between the knees.

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Notes d'usage

When talking about playing the instrument as a skill, always use the definite article 'the' (e.g., 'I play the violin').

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Erreurs courantes

Learners often forget to use 'the' before violin when saying they play it, or they confuse it with the larger 'viola'.

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Astuce mémo

Think of the 'V' shape of the violin's body and its 'V'ery 'V'ibrant 'V'oice.

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Origine du mot

From the Italian word 'violino', which means 'small viola'.

Modèles grammaticaux

Countable noun: one violin, two violins Used with 'the' for musical proficiency Regular plural: violins
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Contexte culturel

The violin is a centerpiece of Western classical music and is often associated with high culture and rigorous practice.

Quiz rapide

My sister is a talented musician; she plays the ______ in the city orchestra.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : violin

Plus de mots sur music

melody

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A melody is a sequence of musical notes that are pleasant to listen to and form a main tune. It is the part of a song that people usually hum or sing along with.

note

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In music, a note is a single sound with a specific pitch and length. It also refers to the written symbol on a page that tells a musician which sound to play.

scale

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A musical scale is a set of musical notes ordered by pitch, going up or down in a specific pattern. It acts like a ladder of sounds that musicians use to create melodies and harmonies.

sharp

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In music, a sharp is a symbol (#) that tells a player to play a note one half-step higher. It also refers to the specific note that has been raised.

flat

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In music, a flat is a symbol (♭) that tells a musician to play a note a half-step lower than usual. It also describes a sound or voice that is slightly lower than the correct musical pitch.

beat

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The regular pulse or rhythm in a piece of music that you can clap your hands or tap your feet to. It is the basic unit of time in a song that helps musicians stay together.

bar

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In music, a bar is a short section of music that contains a specific number of beats. It is shown on paper by vertical lines that divide the musical staff into equal parts.

time signature

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A time signature is a set of two numbers at the beginning of a piece of music. It tells the musician how many beats are in each measure and which note value represents one beat.

instrument

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An object that is played to make musical sounds, such as a piano, guitar, or drum. It can also be a tool used by scientists or doctors to do very exact work.

viola

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A viola is a musical instrument with four strings that is held under the chin and played with a bow. It looks like a violin but is slightly larger and has a deeper, lower sound.

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