n. A large stringed instrument of the violin family with four strings. (From lowest to highest C-G-D-A)
the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English
n. A contraction for violoncello.
The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
n. An abbreviation of violoncello: often written 'cello.
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n. a large stringed instrument; seated player holds it upright while playing
Word Usage
"I have odd taste in music, a friend introduced me to Penguin Cafe Orchestra, and I love Apocalyptica's cello Metallica covers ( "One" on cello is pure win)."