1. plural of violone, a large bass viol or double bass used in baroque music
Usage: musical instrument; historical

Examples

• The orchestra featured two violones in the continuo section.
• Baroque ensembles often used violones to provide the bass foundation.
• The violones added rich, deep tones to the period performance.
• Musicians specialized in playing violones were highly valued in the 17th century.
• The composer wrote specific parts for the violones in his sacred music.