Used in a Sentence

viol

Definitions, parts of speech, synonyms, and sentence examples for viol.

Editorial note

Also it lacks the ability to control volume as well as a viol (but that's less important IMO).

Examples11
Definitions3
Parts of speech2

Quick take

To play the viol.

Meaning at a glance

The clearest senses and uses of viol gathered in one view.

verb

To play the viol.

noun

(nautical) A large rope used to manipulate the anchor

noun

(music) 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.

Definitions

Core meanings and parts of speech for viol.

verb

To play the viol.

noun

(nautical) A large rope used to manipulate the anchor

noun

(music) 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.

Example sentences

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Also it lacks the ability to control volume as well as a viol (but that's less important IMO).

2

Inside, it is those who have a monopoly on viol/power/surv that ultimately wins.

3

I've since gotten my hands on a rental bass viol, though I haven't had as much time for it as I'd like.

4

Subpoenas do not viol;ate the constitution.

5

> This has sparked alleg­a­tions from Wash­ing­ton and Brus­sels that Beijing has viol­ated inter­na­tional trade rules through years of unfair state sup­port.

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The noun is Viol, the verb violer and only in the simple past 3rd person does it become viola.

7

In French, "avortement", "viol", "virginité", "munition" all get autocompleted.

8

Meantone Temperaments on Lutes and Viols might be of interest to you, it is aimed towards lutenists and violists but has some more general stuff as well and I think does a good job of showing the compromises the lute (and viol) had to make in moving away from equal temperament.

Quote examples

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In French, "avortement", "viol", "virginité", "munition" all get autocompleted.

Proper noun examples

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The noun is Viol, the verb violer and only in the simple past 3rd person does it become viola.

2

Meantone Temperaments on Lutes and Viols might be of interest to you, it is aimed towards lutenists and violists but has some more general stuff as well and I think does a good job of showing the compromises the lute (and viol) had to make in moving away from equal temperament.

Frequently asked questions

Short answers drawn from the clearest meanings and examples for this word.

How do you use viol in a sentence?

Also it lacks the ability to control volume as well as a viol (but that's less important IMO).

What does viol mean?

To play the viol.

What part of speech is viol?

viol is commonly used as verb, noun.