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first violin

first violin noun: the lead or primary violin role in an orchestra or other ensemble, or in a musical composition, that typically contains the melody and is often more technically demanding than the second violin role. The first violin role is played by a first violinist, typically the best violinist in the orchestra.

Noun

first violin (plural first violins)

  1. The lead or primary violin role in an orchestra or other ensemble, or in a musical composition, that typically contains the melody and is often more technically demanding than the second violin role. The first violin role is played by a first violinist, typically the best violinist in the orchestra.
  2. (UK) The leader of the violin section of a symphony orchestra; the concertmaster.

Synonyms of first violin

Forms of first violin

pluralfirst violins

Questions about first violin

What does first violin mean?
First violin means the lead or primary violin role in an orchestra or other ensemble, or in a musical composition, that typically contains the melody and is often more technically demanding than the second violin role. The first violin role is played by a first violinist, typically the best violinist in the orchestra.
What part of speech is first violin?
First violin is a noun.
What is the plural of first violin?
The plural of first violin is first violins.

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