Viole d'Orchestre

noun

Vi·​ole d'Orchestre
vēˈōldȯ(r)ˈkestr(ᵊ),
-t(rə)
plural Violes d'Orchestre
: an organ flue stop of string tone and incisive quality

Word History

Etymology

French, orchestra viol

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“Viole d'Orchestre.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Viole%20d%27Orchestre. Accessed 16 Dec. 2024.

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