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What is a violin?

What is a violin? Here are some definitions.

Noun
  1. (music) A musical four-string instrument, generally played with a bow or by plucking the string, with the pitch set by pressing the strings at the appropriate place with the fingers; also any instrument of the violin family.
  2. (music) A violinist.
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The dexterity of the violin must be imitated by the viols down below, and is so to thrilling effect.
Later in Europe bones provided the rhythm to jigs and reels normally played on violin.
The band handles noise best by balancing it with resolutely melodic violin and lead guitar parts.
Sensing my surprise at finding a violin amidst the gaggle of reeds and brass and bull fiddles, she offered to play me a tune.
This five-string instrument has a violin string length but also has an extended lower bout and deep ribs for a more viola-like tone.
She brought the violin to her bosom and gave it a long hug, running her slender fingers over its strings and the smooth, polished wood.

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