Meaning & use

violist

noun·Everyday

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A person who plays the viola.

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The violist tuned her instrument before the orchestra began rehearsing.

A talented violist joined the string quartet last season.

A note on using this word

Not to be confused with 'violinist,' who plays the violin, a different, smaller instrument.

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