Violist (noun)

A person who plays the viola, a stringed musical instrument.

Origin:

From viola + -ist .

Examples:

1. He was a talented violist who performed with many orchestras.
2. She became a professional violist after graduating from music school.
3. The violist was the only member of the quartet who had to read sheet music.
4. He was one of the most sought-after violists in the country.
5. The violist was praised for her emotional interpretation of the piece.