violin

violon

Petit instrument à quatre cordes, tenu sous le menton et généralement joué avec un archet.

En anglais simple : A small musical instrument with four strings, held under the chin and usually played with a bow.

• She plays the violin.
• My violin needs new strings.
• He started violin lessons last year.

Synonymes : fiddle

Expressions courantes : play the violin, violin lessons, violin strings

violoniste

Personne qui joue du violon dans un orchestre ou un groupe musical.

En anglais simple : A person who plays a four-stringed instrument held under the chin in an orchestra or group.

• The first violin stood to greet the conductor.
• The violins sat at the front of the orchestra.
• Our principal violin is ill today.

Synonymes : violinist

Expressions courantes : first violin, second violin, principal violin