cello
/ˈtʃɛləʊ/
B1 · Intermediate★★☆☆☆
Simple Meaning
a large musical instrument like a violin, played while sitting down.
When to Use
💬Daily Conversation📝Exam Vocabulary
Intermediate — can handle common situations
Examples in Conversation
“She plays the cello in the school orchestra.”
“The cello has a deep, beautiful sound.”
Learning Path
▶Full Definition
A large stringed instrument of the violin family with four strings, tuned from lowest to highest C-G-D-A, and played with a bow, also possessing an endpin to support the instrument's weight.
Related Words
Synonyms:
violoncello
Word Family:
cellistcellos