violist

== English == === Etymology 1 === From viol + -ist. ==== Pronunciation ==== IPA(key): /ˈvaɪ.əl.ɪst/ ==== Noun ==== violist (plural violists) A person who plays the viol. === Etymology 2 === From viola + -ist. ==== Pronunciation ==== (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /viˈəʊ.lɪst/ (US, Canada) IPA(key): /viˈoʊ.lɪst/ ==== Noun ==== violist (plural violists) A person who plays the viola. ===== Derived terms ===== bass violist division-violist lyra violist ===== Translations ===== === Usage notes === 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 == === Etymology === From viool +‎ -ist. === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /ˌvi.oːˈlɪst/ Rhymes: -ɪst Hyphenation: vi‧o‧list === Noun === violist m (plural violisten, diminutive violistje n, feminine violiste) violinist