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violin

[vahy-uh-lin] / ˌvaɪ əˈlɪn /
NOUN
musical instrument
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When a violin string is plucked, it produces a main tone along with a series of overtones.

From Science Daily • May 19, 2026

The house band drums intensify, a violin cries and guitar chords growl.

From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2026

At five-years-old she was playing the piano and by 12 she was singing and playing violin.

From BBC • May 17, 2026

A vibrating violin behind a fiery curtain and a song about star-crossed planets are among the favourites to win this year's Eurovision Song Contest.

From Barron's • May 15, 2026

“I wonder if I should make him a CD of my violin playing,” said Isa.

From "The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street" by Karina Yan Glaser



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