VIOLIST

violist

(noun) a musician who plays the viola

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology 1

Noun

violist (plural violists)

A person who plays the viol.

Etymology 2

Noun

violist (plural violists)

A person who plays the viola.

Usage notes

• There is no term in widespread, modern use specific to players of either instrument. The viola can also be called the viola da gamba, and a player therefore can be called a gambist, but that word is not common. A player of a viola can also be called a violaist, but that is a dated term not in wide use.

Source: Wiktionary


Vi"ol*ist, n. Etym: [Cf. F. violiste.]

Definition: A player on the viol.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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