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viol

Pronunciation: /ˈvʌɪəl/
Definition of viol

noun

  • a musical instrument of the Renaissance and baroque periods, typically six-stringed, held vertically and played with a bow.

Origin:

late 15th century (originally denoting a violin-like instrument): from Old French viele, from Provençal viola; probably related to fiddle

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