English edit

Etymology 1 edit

viol +‎ -ist

Pronunciation edit

  • IPA(key): /ˈvaɪ.əl.ɪst/
    • (file)

Noun edit

violist (plural violists)

  1. A person who plays the viol.

Etymology 2 edit

viola +‎ -ist

Pronunciation edit

Noun edit

violist (plural violists)

  1. A person who plays the viola.
Derived terms edit
Translations edit

Usage notes edit

  • There is no term in widespread, modern use specific to players of either instrument. The viol can also be called the viola da gamba, and a player therefore can be called a gambist, but that word is not common. A player of a viola can also be called a violaist, but that is a dated term not in wide use.

Dutch edit

Etymology edit

From viool +‎ -ist.

Pronunciation edit

  • IPA(key): /ˌvi.oːˈlɪst/
  • Rhymes: -ɪst
  • (file)
  • Hyphenation: vi‧o‧list

Noun edit

violist m (plural violisten, diminutive violistje n, feminine violiste)

  1. violinist