cello

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA ^(key): /ˈtʃɛləʊ/
• (US) IPA ^(key): /ˈt͡ʃɛloʊ/

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Noun

Singular cello

Plural cellos

Mischa Maisky playing the cello

1. (countable) (music) A cello is a stringed instrument in the violin family, larger than a viola but smaller than a double bass.

   A cello is played while sitting, with the instrument held between the knees.

Related words

• cellist
• violoncello
• violoncellist
• violin
• viola
• double bass