viol

/ˈvaɪ.əl/ · noun

Meaning

A stringed instrument related to the violin family, but held in the lap between the legs like a cello, usually with C-holes, a flat back, a fretted neck and six strings, played with an underhanded bow hold.
To play the viol.

Etymology / origin

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Related words

gamba(English)treble(English)voyl(English)pardessus(English)baryton(English)musical bow(English)neck(English)table(English)theorbo(English)gambas(English)viole(English)cittern(English)

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