1. plural of violin; stringed musical instruments played with a bow, having four strings and a wooden body

Examples

• The orchestra’s violins played a beautiful melody.
• She owns two violins, one for practice and one for performances.
• The violins in the string quartet harmonized perfectly.
• Many students learn to play violins in elementary school music programs.
• The concert featured a section of twelve violins.
• These antique violins are worth thousands of dollars.