viola — English Dictionary

Noun

1. Any of several flowering plants, of the genus Viola, including the violets and pansies.

Noun

1. A stringed instrument of the violin family, somewhat larger than a violin, played under the chin, and having a deeper tone.

   Examples

   But those who attack violists shouldn't throw resin. Once the ergonomic viola catches on what instrument will be immune?

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   Also in that series, without Mr. Masur's guiding hand, Ms. Phelps and Ms. Young will anchor performances of Bach's Sixth "Brandenburg" Concerto, in which violas carry the upper lines.

2. A person who plays the viola.

3. An organ stop having a similar tone.

4. A 10-string steel-string acoustic guitar, used in Brazilian folk music.

5. A berimbau viola, the smallest member of the berimbau used in capoeira music.

1. any of the numerous plants of the genus Viola

   Broader terms

   herbherbaceous plant

1. a bowed stringed instrument slightly larger than a violin, tuned a fifth lower

   Broader terms

   bowed stringed instrumentstring