violone (Meaning)
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violone (n.)
The largest instrument of the bass-viol kind, having strings tuned an octave below those of the violoncello; the contrabasso; -- called also double bass.
Synonyms & Antonyms of violone
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violone Sentence Examples
- The deep, sonorous tones of the violone reverberated through the concert hall.
- The skilled violist deftly maneuvered the violone's enormous bow.
- The violone's ample body amplified its rich, low-pitched sound.
- Composers often employed the violone to reinforce the bass line in orchestral works.
- Despite its size, the violone is surprisingly agile in the hands of a virtuoso player.
- The violone's intricate scrollwork and elaborate carvings added to its aesthetic appeal.
- The instrument's name, "violone," derives from the Italian word for "large viol."
- The violone's distinctive timbre gave it a distinctive presence among other string instruments.
- The instrument's popularity waned over time, but it remains a beloved curiosity in modern performances.
- Collectors sought after exquisite examples of violoni, valuing them for their historical and musical significance.
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The largest instrument of the bass-viol kind, having strings tuned an octave below those of the violoncello; the contrabasso; -- called also double bass.
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No antonyms found.
The deep, sonorous tones of the violone reverberated through the concert hall.
The skilled violist deftly maneuvered the violone's enormous bow.
The violone's ample body amplified its rich, low-pitched sound.
Composers often employed the violone to reinforce the bass line in orchestral works.
