Meaning
cello
- A bowed string instrument of the violin family, pitched lower than the viola
In a sentence
Marta suona il violoncello nell'orchestra della scuola.
Marta plays the cello in the school orchestra.
Il suono profondo del violoncello riempiva l'intera sala da concerto.
The deep sound of the cello filled the whole concert hall.
Prendi lezioni di violoncello da molti anni?
Have you been taking cello lessons for many years?
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| violoncello | masculine · singular |
| violoncelli | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Often abbreviated familiarly to 'cello' in some contexts, though 'violoncello' is the standard Italian term.
- Do not confuse with 'violino' (violin) or 'viola' (viola).