About The Word Viol
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Viol
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What's The Definition Of Viol?
[n] any of a family of bowed stringed instruments that preceded the violin family
Synonyms | Synonyms for Viol: Related Terms | Find terms related to Viol: See Also | bass viol | bowed stringed instrument | string | viola da braccio | viola da gamba | viola d'amore Viol In Webster's Dictionary \Vi"ol\, n. [F. viole; cf. Pr. viola, viula, Sp., Pg., &
It. viola, LL. vitula; of uncertain origin; perhaps from L.
vitulari to celebrate a festival, keep holiday, be joyful,
perhaps originally, to sacrifice a calf (vitulus; cf.
{Veal}). Cf. {Fiddle}, {Vielle}, 2d {Viola}, {Violin}.]
1. (Mus.) A stringed musical instrument formerly in use, of
the same form as the violin, but larger, and having six
strings, to be struck with a bow, and the neck furnished
with frets for stopping the strings.
Me softer airs befit, and softer strings Of lute, or
viol still, more apt for mournful things. --Milton.
Note: The name is now applied as a general term to designate
instruments of the violin kind, as tenor viol, bass
viol, etc.
2. (Naut.) A large rope sometimes used in weighing anchor.
[Written also {voyal}, and {voyal}.] --Totten.
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