A1 noun Neutro

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.

Exemplos

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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.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
violin
Adjetivo
violinistic
Relacionado
violinist
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Dica de memorização

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

Quiz rápido

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

Correto!

A resposta correta é: violin

Exemplos

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.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
violin
Adjetivo
violinistic
Relacionado
violinist

Colocações comuns

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

Frases Comuns

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

Frequentemente confundido com

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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Notas de uso

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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Erros comuns

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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Dica de memorização

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

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Origem da palavra

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

Padrões gramaticais

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

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

Quiz rápido

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

Correto!

A resposta correta é: violin

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