first violin
The term "first violin" refers to the lead violin role in an orchestra, often involving the most prominent and technically demanding parts.
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Definition
C1Orchestra
(technical)The leading violinist in an orchestra, usually playing the primary melody and serving as the concertmaster.
Example
- The first violin led the orchestra with precision and grace.
- As the first violin, she was responsible for tuning the orchestra.
C1Chamber Music
(technical)The violinist who plays the principal part, often taking the melody or solo passages, in a string quartet or other small ensemble.
Example
- In the string quartet, the first violin had a beautiful solo.
- He played the first violin part with remarkable skill.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "first violin":
first fiddlefirst stringdouble bassstring quartetsecond fiddle