cello
noun
cel·lo
ˈche-(ˌ)lō 
plural cellos also celli
ˈche-lē
: the bass member of the violin family tuned an octave below the viola
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Meet the Indianapolis musician who plays a rare cello worth millions.
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Joe Mutascio, IndyStar, 5 Feb. 2026
The 2026-27 lineup includes a varied mix of new and returning guest artists, including cello great Alisa Weilerstein (who is Payare’s wife) and piano stars Yefim Bronfman and Daniil Trifonov.
—George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Jan. 2026
From singing as a boy soprano in a choir to playing the cello, Ben has always taken on challenges with passion and dedication.
—Jordan Greene, PEOPLE, 29 Jan. 2026
The cello must be evaluated in-house once a year.
—John Phipps, New Yorker, 17 Jan. 2026
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Joe Mutascio, IndyStar, 5 Feb. 2026
The 2026-27 lineup includes a varied mix of new and returning guest artists, including cello great Alisa Weilerstein (who is Payare’s wife) and piano stars Yefim Bronfman and Daniil Trifonov.
—George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Jan. 2026
From singing as a boy soprano in a choir to playing the cello, Ben has always taken on challenges with passion and dedication.
—Jordan Greene, PEOPLE, 29 Jan. 2026
The cello must be evaluated in-house once a year.
—John Phipps, New Yorker, 17 Jan. 2026
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“Cello.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cello. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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cello
noun
cel·lo
ˈchel-ō
plural cellos
: a large musical instrument of the violin family that plays the bass or tenor part
Etymology
shortened form of violoncello
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