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cello

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈtʃɛloʊ/ · UK /ˈtʃeləʊ/

cello means: A large musical instrument with four strings, held between your knees and usually played with a bow.

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A large musical instrument with four strings, held between your knees and usually played with a bow.

  • She plays the cello.
  • We heard a beautiful cello solo.
  • He bought a cello for his daughter.

Similar words: violoncello

Common phrases: play the cello, cello lesson, cello player

Questions about cello

What does cello mean?

A large musical instrument with four strings, held between your knees and usually played with a bow.

What is cello in other languages?

Türkçe: viyolonsel · Español: violonchelo · Français: violoncelle · Deutsch: Cello · Italiano: violoncello · 日本語: チェロ

How do you pronounce cello?

In American English /ˈtʃɛloʊ/; in British English /ˈtʃeləʊ/.

How do you use cello in a sentence?

She plays the cello. We heard a beautiful cello solo.

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