English

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈvaɪ.əl.ɪst/

Noun

violist ‎(plural violists)

1. (music) a person who plays the viol

Etymology 2

viola +‎ -ist

Pronunciation

• (Received Pronunciation) IPA^(key): /viˈəʊ.lɪst/
• (US, Canada) IPA^(key): /viˈoʊ.lɪst/

Noun

violist ‎(plural violists)

1. (music) a person who plays the viola

Derived terms

• bass violist
• division-violist
• lyra violist

Usage notes

There is no term in wide, modern use specific to players of either instrument. The viola can also be called the viola da gamba, and a player therefore can be called a gambist, but that word is not common. A player of a viola can also be called a violaist, but that is a dated term not in wide use.

Translations

Dutch

Pronunciation

• Rhymes: -ɪst
• Hyphenation: vi‧o‧list

Etymology

from viool +‎ -ist

Noun

violist m ‎(plural violisten, diminutive violistje n, feminine violiste)

1. violinist