/ Dictionary / Index V violin: Meaning and Definition of Find definitions for: vi•o•lin Pronunciation: (vī"u-lin'), [key] — n. the treble instrument of the family of modern bowed instruments, held nearly horizontal by the player's arm with the lower part supported against the collarbone or shoulder. a violinist or part for a violin. Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease. See also: violin (Thesaurus) violet wood violin clef Related Content Daily Word Quiz: panacea Analogy of the Day: Today’s Analogy Spelling Bee: Today’s Spelling Bee Frequently Misspelled Words Frequently Mispronounced Words Easily Confused Words Writing & Language