A1 noun ニュートラル

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.

例文

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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.

語族

名詞
violin
形容詞
violinistic
関連
violinist
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覚え方のコツ

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

クイックテスト

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

正解!

正解は: violin

例文

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.

語族

名詞
violin
形容詞
violinistic
関連
violinist

よく使う組み合わせ

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

よく使うフレーズ

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

よく混同される語

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.

📝

使い方のコツ

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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よくある間違い

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

💡

覚え方のコツ

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

📖

語源

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

文法パターン

Countable noun: one violin, two violins Used with 'the' for musical proficiency Regular plural: violins
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文化的な背景

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

クイックテスト

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

正解!

正解は: violin

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.

cello

A1

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.

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.

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