viola
/viˈoʊ.lə/
B1 · Intermediate★★☆☆☆
Simple Meaning
a musical instrument like a violin but a little bigger and with a lower sound.
When to Use
💬Daily Conversation📚Academic Writing
Intermediate — can handle common situations
Examples in Conversation
“She plays the viola in the school orchestra.”
“Is a viola harder to learn than a violin?”
Learning Path
▶Full Definition
A stringed instrument of the violin family, somewhat larger than a violin, played under the chin, and having a deeper tone.
Related Words
Synonyms:
string instrument
Word Family:
violistviola (plural: violas)