English Explanatory Dictionary

division viol

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A type of bass viol with the ability to be tuned in a very broad range, originating in the performance of divisions in 17th century English.

Word forms

division viol division viols division-viol

Etymology

division (florid instrumental variations of a melody) + viol (a type of viola da gamba)

Derived words

division-violist
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