violoncellist

[ vee-uh-luhn-chel-ist, vahy- ]

noun

1. cellist.

Word History and Origins

Origin of violoncellist¹

First recorded in 1825–35; violoncell(o) + -ist

Example Sentences

Videos sent by fans were shown at the stadium, and music by local violoncellists was played during the moment of silence observed before the match in memory of the victims of COVID-19.

From Seattle Times

In the old days he had enchanted my ears, and in company with Gerardy, the violoncellist and Pugno the pianist had made music fit for the gods.

From Project Gutenberg

The celebrated violoncellist Piatti plays on an instrument by this maker, and the tone is uncommonly fine and sonorous as all who have heard him know.

From Project Gutenberg

"I think a good audience is rather inspiring," said a violoncellist, a self-conscious young fellow whose long waving hair and artistic necktie proclaimed him a budding professional.

From Project Gutenberg

I succeeded, however, in replacing the instrumentalist by M. Rudersdorf, the eminent violoncellist, who resides in Dublin.

From Project Gutenberg