Cello vs. Violoncello

Cello and Violoncello Definitions
Cello
A four-stringed musical instrument of the violin family, pitched lower than the viola but higher than the double bass.
Violoncello
A cello.
Cello
A large unfretted stringed instrument of the violin family with four strings tuned (lowest to highest) C-G-D-A and an endpin to support its weight, usually played with a bow.
Violoncello
Synonym of cello.
Cello
Cellophane
Violoncello
A stringed instrument of music; a bass viol of four strings, or a bass violin with long, large strings, giving sounds an octave lower than the viola, or tenor or alto violin.
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Cello
A contraction for Violoncello.
Violoncello
A large stringed instrument; seated player holds it upright while playing
Cello
A large stringed instrument; seated player holds it upright while playing