Viol

Pronunciation: /vaɪəl/

Definitions of viol

noun a musical instrument of the Renaissance and Baroque periods, typically six-stringed and played with a bow

Example Sentences

A1 She played the viol in the school orchestra.

A2 The viol is a string instrument similar to a violin.

B1 Learning to play the viol takes dedication and practice.

B2 The musician showcased their talent by playing the viol beautifully.

C1 The viola da gamba is a type of viol popular in the Renaissance period.

C2 The virtuoso's performance on the viol captivated the audience with its depth and emotion.

Examples of viol in a Sentence

formal The viol is a stringed musical instrument that was popular in the Renaissance period.

informal I heard that Jenny plays the viol in her school orchestra.

slang Hey, did you see that guy shredding on the viol at the concert last night?

figurative The sound of the viol echoed through the halls, filling the room with a sense of nostalgia.

Grammatical Forms of viol

• past tense: violated
• plural: viols
• comparative: more viol
• superlative: most viol
• present tense: viols
• future tense: will viol
• perfect tense: have viol
• continuous tense: is violing
• singular: viol
• positive degree: very viol
• infinitive: to viol
• gerund: violating
• participle: violated

Origin and Evolution of viol

First Known Use: 1489 year

Language of Origin: Old French

Story behind the word: The word 'viol' originated from the Old French word 'vielle' which means 'violin'. It was later borrowed into English.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'viol' came to refer specifically to a bowed string instrument with frets, and later evolved to include various types of string instruments such as the viola da gamba.