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viols

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun viol has 1 sense
  1. viol - any of a family of bowed stringed instruments that preceded the violin family
    --1 is a kind of
    bowed stringed instrument, string
    --1 has particulars: viola da braccio; viola da gamba, bass viol; viola d'amore

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Viols

Description:

Viols refer to a family of stringed musical instruments that were popular from the 15th to the 18th centuries. These instruments are characterized by their fretted necks, six strings, and deep, rounded bodies. Viols were commonly used in both popular and local music during the Renaissance and Baroque periods.

Senses:

  • Noun: Plural of viol; musical instruments of the viol family.
  • Verb: The act of playing the viol.

Sample Sentences:

  1. She gently tuned her viols before the ensemble performance.
  2. The viols produced enchanting melodies during the medieval concert.
  3. He loved to watch his father play the viols with dexterity.
  4. During the music lesson, she practiced her viol skills diligently.

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