Violist

/ˈvaɪəlɪst/
noun

A person who plays the viola, a type of musical instrument.

The violist in our orchestra is incredibly talented.
Visual representation of "violist" - A person who plays the viola, a type of musical instrument.

Often appears as...

  • professional violist
  • talented violist
noun

A person who plays the viola, a type of musical instrument.

The violist in our orchestra is incredibly talented.
Visual representation of "violist" - A person who plays the viola, a type of musical instrument.

Often appears as...

  • professional violist
  • talented violist
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Visual representation of "violist"
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Musical Context

Used specifically for someone who plays the viola in musical settings like orchestras or solo performances.

Illustration for Musical Context
Our school's violist won first place at the regional music competition.
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Not a Violinist

Don't confuse 'violist' with 'violinist'; a violist plays the viola, which is larger and has a deeper sound than a violin.

Illustration for Not a Violinist
She switched from violin to viola last year and is now the lead violist.
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Part of Groups

Viola players often perform in ensembles like string quartets or chamber groups, not just orchestras.

Illustration for Part of Groups
He is a soloist and also a violist in a string quartet.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Musical Context

Used specifically for someone who plays the viola in musical settings like orchestras or solo performances.

Illustration for Musical Context
Our school's violist won first place at the regional music competition.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Not a Violinist

Don't confuse 'violist' with 'violinist'; a violist plays the viola, which is larger and has a deeper sound than a violin.

Illustration for Not a Violinist
She switched from violin to viola last year and is now the lead violist.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Part of Groups

Viola players often perform in ensembles like string quartets or chamber groups, not just orchestras.

Illustration for Part of Groups
He is a soloist and also a violist in a string quartet.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Musical Context

Used specifically for someone who plays the viola in musical settings like orchestras or solo performances.

Illustration for Musical Context
Our school's violist won first place at the regional music competition.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Not a Violinist

Don't confuse 'violist' with 'violinist'; a violist plays the viola, which is larger and has a deeper sound than a violin.

Illustration for Not a Violinist
She switched from violin to viola last year and is now the lead violist.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Part of Groups

Viola players often perform in ensembles like string quartets or chamber groups, not just orchestras.

Illustration for Part of Groups
He is a soloist and also a violist in a string quartet.
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