The difference between Cello and Violoncello

When used as nouns, cello means a large stringed instrument of the violin family with four strings, tuned from lowest to highest c-g-d-a, and played with a bow, also possessing an endpin to support the instrument's weight, whereas violoncello means a large stringed instrument of the violin family, but smaller than the double bass.

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  1. Cello as a noun (musical instruments):

    A large stringed instrument of the violin family with four strings, tuned from lowest to highest C-G-D-A, and played with a bow, also possessing an endpin to support the instrument's weight.

  1. Cello as a noun:

    cellophane

  1. Violoncello as a noun (musical instruments):

    A large stringed instrument of the violin family, but smaller than the double bass.

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