viol

/ˈvaɪ.əl/

noun

  1. 1

    A stringed instrument related to the violin family, but held in the lap between the legs like a cello, usually with C-holes, a flat back, a fretted neck and six strings, played with an underhanded bow hold.

verb

  1. 1

    To play the viol.

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