viol
/ˈvaɪ.əl/IPA: /V AY1 AH0 L/
noun
- 1
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.
Synonyms
verb
- 1
To play the viol.
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