violist

¹

[ vahy-uh-list ]

noun

1. a person who plays the viol.

violist

²

[ vee-oh-list ]

noun

1. a person who plays the viola.

violist

¹

/ ˈvaɪəlɪst /

noun

1. a person who plays the viol

violist

²

/ vɪˈəʊlɪst /

noun

1. a person who plays the viola

Word History and Origins

Origin of violist¹

First recorded in 1660–70; viol + -ist

Origin of violist²

viol(a) ¹ + -ist

Example Sentences

The orchestra is also losing two of its outstanding principal players, violist Teng Li and oboist Marc Lachat, both leaving reportedly for family reasons.

From Los Angeles Times

In the opening minute, there is playing from the violinist and violist Yvonne Lam and forceful acoustic percussion from the drummer Jason Treuting.

From New York Times

Michael Kim, a middle-age violist, said that in an orchestra, your only focus is on your part, in the service of everyone around you.

From Los Angeles Times

You’ve got to love a rock band with a trumpet player and a violist.

From New York Times

But as a composer “she fills up the whole room,” said the violist Nadia Sirota, who has performed her music and collaborated with her and Cabezas as a producer on the “Lost Coast” album.

From New York Times