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first violins

first violins is the plural of first violin.

Meaning of first violin

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.

Questions about first violins

What is first violins the plural of?
First violins is the plural of first violin.

Words near first violins in the dictionary

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