Usage Note
Bratschist (m) / Bratschistin (f) is a player of the Bratsche (viola). The instrument's warm mid-range is essential to ensemble sound, though violists have long been the subject of affectionate jokes in orchestras.
Examples
"Der Bratschist saß in der ersten Reihe des Streichquartetts."
Natural Translation
The violist sat in the front row of the string quartet.
Literal Translation
The violist sat in the first row of the string quartet.
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