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violin

[vahy-uh-lin] / ˌvaɪ əˈlɪn /
NOUN
musical instrument
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It bursts with insights that mix journalistic acumen with gossip, backed by a score generously seasoned with mischievous violin string plucking.

From Salon • Mar. 14, 2026

The Mexican American singer got her start in mariachi, eventually learning piano, guitar, violin and vihuela.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 12, 2026

Abdulmejid loved European culture, quoted French and German poetry, and played the cello, violin and piano.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 4, 2026

She still plays the violin in the West London Sinfonia and hosts a podcast.

From BBC • Feb. 7, 2026

“I wish they would cut the snooze music. Especially that violin player. What’s her name? Izzy?”

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