Complete Definition of "first violin"

English

Noun
en-noun|sg=first violin

  1. music The first violin part in an orchestra that generally carries the melody, but is generally more technically demanding than the second violin part.
  2. UK music The leader of the violin section of a symphony orchestra; the concertmaster

Related terms
first violinist
second violin

See also
first fiddle
lead fiddle

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