violin

バイオリン

あごの下に構え、普通は弓で弾く、四本の弦を持つ小さな楽器。

やさしい英語で： 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.

類義語： fiddle

よく使う表現： play the violin, violin lessons, violin strings

バイオリン奏者

オーケストラや楽団でバイオリンを演奏する人。

やさしい英語で： 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.

類義語： violinist

よく使う表現： first violin, second violin, principal violin