viol

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Pronunciation

IPA /ˈvaɪ.əl/

Noun

viol noun

A stringed instrument related to the violin family, but held in the lap between the legs like a cello, usually with C-holes, a flat back, a fretted neck and six strings, played with an underhanded bow hold.

Verb

viol verb

To play the viol.

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Synonyms

gamba viola d'amore viola da gamba treble voyl pardessus baryton musical bow neck table saddle barydon bass bar contrabasso manche bassetto virole viola di bordone

Associated

theorbo gambas viole cittern tablature lyra fretwork lute violoncello continuo fretted

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