violist
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/viˈəʊlɪst/
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/viˈəʊlɪst/
A musician who plays the viola, a string instrument similar to the violin but slightly larger and with a deeper sound.
The violist in the orchestra played a beautiful solo during the concert.
A person who plays the viol, an early version of the violin family of instruments.
The violist was also skilled in playing the viol, an instrument from the Renaissance period.