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viol noun

  /ˈvaɪ.əl/
  • (musical instrument) A stringed instrument related to the violin family, but held in the lap between the legs like a cello, usually with C-holes, a flat back, a fretted neck and six strings, played with an underhanded bow hold
 Gambe, Kniegeige, Viola da Gamba

viola noun

  /viˈoʊ.lə/ , /viˈəʊ.lə/
  • A stringed instrument of the violin family, somewhat larger than a violin, played under the chin, and having a deeper tone.
 Bratsche, Viola, Altgeige
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