Cello (noun)

A large stringed instrument of the viol family, held vertically on the floor between the player's knees and played with a bow.

Origin:

Mid 18th century: from italian violoncello, from violone "large viol".

Examples:

1. She began to play the cello when she was five.
2. He was a virtuoso cellist and played in many orchestras.
3. The cello"s rich, deep sound added depth to the quartet"s music.
4. The concerto featured a solo cello accompanied by a chamber orchestra.
5. The cello is considered one of the most expressive instruments of the string family.