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Definition of "cello" []

  • A four-stringed musical instrument of the violin family, pitched lower than the viola but higher than the double bass. (noun)
  • Cellophane. (noun)

American Heritage(R) Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition. Copyright (c) 2011 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.

Use "cello" in a sentence
  • "Tracks from his new album contain cello samples and references to Italian Vogue."
  • "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)."
  • "Star Wars-3 New in cello pack Pez: Leia, Chewbacca, Vader"
Words like "cello"
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