A1 noun ニュートラル

viola

/viˈoʊlə/

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.

例文

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1

She practices the viola for an hour every afternoon after school.

She practices the viola for an hour every afternoon after school.

2

The conservatory requires all applicants for the viola program to perform two contrasting pieces.

The conservatory requires all applicants for the viola program to perform two contrasting pieces.

3

Is that a viola or just a big violin you've got there?

Is that a viola or just a big violin you've got there?

語族

名詞
viola
関連
violist
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覚え方のコツ

Remember that the vi-O-la is larger than the vi-O-lin; the 'a' at the end of viola can stand for 'alto' range.

クイックテスト

The ______ is larger than a violin and has a deeper sound.

正解!

正解は: viola

例文

1

She practices the viola for an hour every afternoon after school.

everyday

She practices the viola for an hour every afternoon after school.

2

The conservatory requires all applicants for the viola program to perform two contrasting pieces.

formal

The conservatory requires all applicants for the viola program to perform two contrasting pieces.

3

Is that a viola or just a big violin you've got there?

informal

Is that a viola or just a big violin you've got there?

4

The frequency range of the viola allows it to fill the harmonic gap between the violin and the cello.

academic

The frequency range of the viola allows it to fill the harmonic gap between the violin and the cello.

5

Our firm is sponsoring the upcoming international viola competition to support young musicians.

business

Our firm is sponsoring the upcoming international viola competition to support young musicians.

語族

名詞
viola
関連
violist

よく使う組み合わせ

play the viola play the viola
viola player viola player
viola section viola section
orchestral viola orchestral viola
electric viola electric viola

よく使うフレーズ

viola concerto

viola concerto

viola da gamba

viola da gamba

principal viola

principal viola

よく混同される語

viola vs violin

The viola is larger than the violin and produces a lower, mellower pitch.

viola vs voila

Voila is a French exclamation meaning 'there it is', while viola is a musical instrument.

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使い方のコツ

The word 'viola' refers specifically to the alto member of the string family; a person who plays it is called a 'violist'.

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よくある間違い

Learners often misspell the word as 'voila' or pronounce it like the French word instead of using the correct English pronunciation.

💡

覚え方のコツ

Remember that the vi-O-la is larger than the vi-O-lin; the 'a' at the end of viola can stand for 'alto' range.

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語源

Derived from the Italian word 'viola', which comes from the same root as 'violin' and 'viol'.

文法パターン

Countable noun Plural: violas Used with the definite article 'the' when referring to the instrument type
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文化的な背景

In classical music culture, 'viola jokes' are a common trope, teasing the instrument for its supporting role in the orchestra.

クイックテスト

The ______ is larger than a violin and has a deeper sound.

正解!

正解は: viola

musicの関連語

melody

A1

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

A1

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

A1

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

A1

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

A1

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

A1

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

A1

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

A1

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

A1

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.

violin

A1

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.

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