violin
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When a violin string is plucked, it produces a main tone along with a series of overtones.
From Science Daily • May 19, 2026
The house band drums intensify, a violin cries and guitar chords growl.
From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2026
A vibrating violin behind a fiery curtain and a song about star-crossed planets are among the favourites to win this year's Eurovision Song Contest.
From Barron's • May 15, 2026
Lalo’s prominent violin part was played at the gala with impressive finesse by Hilary Hahn as guest.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026
Very softly, the Old-Green-Grasshopper started to play the Funeral March on his violin, and by the time he had finished, everyone, including himself, was in a flood of tears.
From "James and the Giant Peach" by Roald Dahl
Vocabulary lists containing violin
Musical Instruments - Introductory
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Musical Instruments - High School
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