viola

• Nom désignant un instrument à cordes frottées, un peu plus grand que le violon, accordé une quinte en dessous.

A noun referring to a bowed stringed instrument slightly larger than a violin, tuned a fifth lower.

1. B1formalart

   A stringed musical instrument of the violin family, slightly larger than a violin and tuned a fifth lower, producing a deeper, richer sound.

   Alto (instrument à cordes)

   • She played a beautiful solo on the viola during the concert.
   • The orchestra has eight violas in the string section.
   • He switched from violin to viola because he preferred its deeper tone.

2. Flowering plantB1formalscientific

   Any of numerous plants belonging to the genus Viola, which includes pansies and violets, typically having heart-shaped leaves and five-petaled flowers.

   Violette (plante)

   • The garden was full of colorful violas blooming in spring.
   • She pressed a viola flower between the pages of her book.
   • Violas are often used as ground cover in shady areas.