| viola |
a four-stringed instrument of the violin family that is somewhat larger than a violin and tuned a fifth lower. |
| violable |
capable of being or likely to be violated. |
| viola da braccio |
a stringed instrument of the viol group that has a range similar to that of a viola. |
| viola da gamba |
a stringed instrument of the viol family, that is held between the knees like a cello, and that has a similar range. |
| viola d'amore |
a stringed instrument of the viol family, having not only gut strings that are bowed but also wire strings behind these that vibrate sympathetically. |
| violate |
to break or breach (a law, contract, covenant, or the like). [4 definitions] |
| violation |
the act of violating. [5 definitions] |
| violative |
entailing violation. |
| violence |
strong, damaging force. [5 definitions] |
| violent |
acting with extreme force or hostility. [6 definitions] |
| violently |
with extreme force or hostility. |
| violet |
any of various stemless or leafy stemmed herbs bearing white, blue, yellow, or purple flowers. [3 definitions] |
| violet ray |
light having the shortest wavelength in the visible spectrum. [2 definitions] |
| violin |
a relatively small, high-pitched stringed instrument with an unfretted fingerboard, whose four strings are tuned in fifths, and that is played by being held horizontally out from chin and shoulder. |
| violinist |
one who plays the violin. |
| violist |
one who plays the viola. [2 definitions] |
| violoncello |
see "cello." |
| violone |
the largest and lowest-pitched stringed instrument in the viol group. |
| VIP |
abbreviation of "very important person." |
| viper |
any of various venomous snakes, often characterized by erectile fangs. [3 definitions] |
| viperous |
of, like, or suggestive of a venomous snake or viper; spiteful; malicious. |