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cello

noun cel·lo \ˈche-(ˌ)lō\

: a large musical instrument like a violin that is held between the player's knees while the player sits

plural cellos also cel·li \-lē\

Full Definition of CELLO

: the bass member of the violin family tuned an octave below the viola

— cel·list \ˈche-list\ noun

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short for violoncello

First Known Use: 1855

CELLO Defined for Kids

noun cel·lo \ˈche-lō\

plural cel·los

: a large stringed instrument of the violin family that plays the bass part

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