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violin

[vahy-uh-lin] / ˌvaɪ əˈlɪn /
NOUN
musical instrument
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It bursts with insights that mix journalistic acumen with gossip, backed by a score generously seasoned with mischievous violin string plucking.

From Salon • Mar. 14, 2026

Abdulmejid loved European culture, quoted French and German poetry, and played the cello, violin and piano.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 4, 2026

She still plays the violin in the West London Sinfonia and hosts a podcast.

From BBC • Feb. 7, 2026

The 37-year-old classical violinist lives in Tempe, Ariz., and makes a living with a mix of part-time jobs, including teaching violin lessons and playing weddings.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 24, 2026

It was almost exactly as though he were playing upon a violin!

From "James and the Giant Peach" by Roald Dahl



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