A1 noun ニュートラル

cello

/ˈtʃɛloʊ/

A large musical instrument with four strings that is played with a bow. The player sits down and holds the instrument between their knees while playing.

例文

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1

She practices the cello for two hours every day after school.

She practices the cello for two hours every day after school.

2

The guest soloist will perform a famous concerto on the cello tonight.

The guest soloist will perform a famous concerto on the cello tonight.

3

I'm thinking about taking up the cello because I love its deep sound.

I'm thinking about taking up the cello because I love its deep sound.

語族

名詞
cello
形容詞
cellistic
関連
cellist
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覚え方のコツ

Visualize the 'C' shape of the instrument's body and remember that you sit down to play it, just like you sit on a 'Chair' (both start with C).

クイックテスト

The musician sat down on the chair and placed the ___ between his knees to start playing.

正解!

正解は: cello

例文

1

She practices the cello for two hours every day after school.

everyday

She practices the cello for two hours every day after school.

2

The guest soloist will perform a famous concerto on the cello tonight.

formal

The guest soloist will perform a famous concerto on the cello tonight.

3

I'm thinking about taking up the cello because I love its deep sound.

informal

I'm thinking about taking up the cello because I love its deep sound.

4

Research indicates that the cello's frequency range is similar to the human voice.

academic

Research indicates that the cello's frequency range is similar to the human voice.

5

The foundation decided to sponsor the purchase of a professional-grade cello.

business

The foundation decided to sponsor the purchase of a professional-grade cello.

語族

名詞
cello
形容詞
cellistic
関連
cellist

よく使う組み合わせ

play the cello play the cello
cello solo cello solo
cello case cello case
cello strings cello strings
cello lesson cello lesson

よく使うフレーズ

cello suite

cello suite

first cello

first cello

cello concerto

cello concerto

よく混同される語

cello vs violin

The violin is much smaller, held under the chin, and has a higher pitch than the cello.

cello vs viola

The viola is slightly larger than a violin but still held under the chin, unlike the floor-standing cello.

📝

使い方のコツ

In English, we almost always use the definite article 'the' before the instrument name when talking about playing it (e.g., 'He plays the cello').

⚠️

よくある間違い

Many learners mistakenly spell it 'chello' because of the 'ch' sound at the beginning. Remember it starts with a 'C'.

💡

覚え方のコツ

Visualize the 'C' shape of the instrument's body and remember that you sit down to play it, just like you sit on a 'Chair' (both start with C).

📖

語源

An abbreviation of the Italian word 'violoncello', which means 'little violone' (a large stringed instrument).

文法パターン

countable noun plural: cellos usually used with 'the' when playing
🌍

文化的な背景

The cello is a cornerstone of Western classical music and is often associated with deep, emotional melodies.

クイックテスト

The musician sat down on the chair and placed the ___ between his knees to start playing.

正解!

正解は: cello

musicの関連語

octave

A1

An octave is the distance between two musical notes where the higher note has double the frequency of the lower one. In a standard musical scale, it includes eight notes, such as from one 'C' to the next 'C' above it.

measure

A1

In music, a measure is a small section of a piece of music that contains a specific number of beats. It is the space between two vertical lines on a musical staff that helps musicians keep track of the rhythm.

guitar

A1

A musical instrument that usually has six strings and a long neck. It is played by plucking or strumming the strings with your fingers or a pick.

clarinet

A1

A musical instrument shaped like a long black tube with metal keys. You play it by blowing into a mouthpiece with a single reed to create sound.

oboe

A1

An oboe is a musical instrument that belongs to the woodwind family. It has a long, thin body and uses a double reed to create a high, clear, and distinct sound.

trumpet

A1

A musical instrument made of brass that you play by blowing into it and pressing three valves. It has a bright, powerful sound and is often used in jazz, classical music, and marching bands.

drum

A1

A musical instrument made of a hollow body covered with a tight skin or plastic. It is played by hitting it with sticks or your hands to create a rhythmic sound.

timpani

A1

Timpani are large, bowl-shaped drums usually made of copper and played in an orchestra. They are also called kettledrums because they look like big pots and can be tuned to specific musical notes.

piano

A1

A large musical instrument with a row of black and white keys that are pressed to make sound. It produces music by hitting wire strings with small hammers and is used in many styles of music.

concert

A1

A musical performance given in public by one or more musicians. It can range from a small group in a cafe to a large orchestra in a grand hall.

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