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second violin noun[ C ] music specializeduk /ˌsek.ənd ˌvaɪəˈlɪn/ us /ˌsek.ənd ˌvaɪəˈlɪn/ in an orchestra(= a group of musicians who play many different instruments together) or other group of musicians, a person or group that plays the lower part or the supporting part on the violin(= a wooden musical instrument with four strings) : She became a second violin in the school's string ensemble. He is a member of the orchestra's second violin section. The new seating arrangements meant moving violas next to the second violins and cellos next to the first violins. She was appointed principal second violin last year. He played second violin in a string quartet. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases Musicians accompanist accordionist arranger artist bandleader concertmaster cornetist crossover drum major drummer lyrist mandolinist mariachi mastersinger minstrel session musician sideman sight-reader soloist tenorist |