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Definition of Viol
1. Noun. Any of a family of bowed stringed instruments that preceded the violin family.
Generic synonyms: Bowed Stringed Instrument, String
Specialized synonyms: Viola Da Braccio, Bass Viol, Gamba, Viola Da Gamba, Viola D'amore
Specialized synonyms: Viola Da Braccio, Bass Viol, Gamba, Viola Da Gamba, Viola D'amore
Definition of Viol
1. n. A stringed musical instrument formerly in use, of the same form as the violin, but larger, and having six strings, to be struck with a bow, and the neck furnished with frets for stopping the strings.
2. n. A stringed musical instrument formerly in use, of the same form as the violin, but larger, and having six strings, to be struck with a bow, and the neck furnished with frets for stopping the strings.
Definition of Viol
1. Noun. A viola da gamba, a family of musical instruments that preceded the violin and viola and similar string instruments ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Viol
1. a stringed instrument [n -S]