cello
noun
cel·lo
ˈche-(ˌ)lō 
plural cellos also celli
ˈche-lē
: the bass member of the violin family tuned an octave below the viola
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There’s Walter’s serene cello and Marjorie’s pensive, slightly coy violin, sometimes playful or petulant or, still, a little vain and secretive — other times thin and trembling, lost in the haze of dementia.
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Sara Holdren, Vulture, 9 Dec. 2025
School idea goes big Lee stated that the idea behind the innovative cello began as a high school challenge from his orchestra director, who at the time urged him to merge his love of music with 3D printing.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 9 Dec. 2025
Haise had the honors first with the Chris Haise Band, rounded out by Mark Harrig on guitar, Chris Dickerson on bass, Chad Burgess on drums and Tony Sturino on cello.
—Piet Levy, jsonline.com, 6 Dec. 2025
The concert, also featuring Ray Ushikubo on violin, Carson Rick on viola and Allan Hon on cello, will be introduced by musicologist Kristi Brown-Montesano and followed by a Q&A with the musicians and a high tea buffet with French champagne.
—La Jolla Light, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Dec. 2025
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Sara Holdren, Vulture, 9 Dec. 2025
School idea goes big Lee stated that the idea behind the innovative cello began as a high school challenge from his orchestra director, who at the time urged him to merge his love of music with 3D printing.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 9 Dec. 2025
Haise had the honors first with the Chris Haise Band, rounded out by Mark Harrig on guitar, Chris Dickerson on bass, Chad Burgess on drums and Tony Sturino on cello.
—Piet Levy, jsonline.com, 6 Dec. 2025
The concert, also featuring Ray Ushikubo on violin, Carson Rick on viola and Allan Hon on cello, will be introduced by musicologist Kristi Brown-Montesano and followed by a Q&A with the musicians and a high tea buffet with French champagne.
—La Jolla Light, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Dec. 2025
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“Cello.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cello. Accessed 20 Dec. 2025.
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cello
noun
cel·lo
ˈchel-ō
plural cellos
: a large musical instrument of the violin family that plays the bass or tenor part
Etymology
shortened form of violoncello
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