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Bratschist

violist; a person who plays the viola

noun braht-SHIST Rare
Arts & Culture Music

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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