(music) A stringed instrument related to the violin family, but held in the lap between the legs like a cello, usually with C-holes, a flat back, a fretted neck and six strings, played with an underhanded bow hold

To play the viol.

(US) Tending to violate; of or relating to violation.

To violate, especially to rape.

plural of viola

plural of viol

simple past tense and past participle of viol

present participle of viol

In a violative manner.

A fretted, bowed, stringed musical instrument from the viola da gamba family. It occupies the bass range and is the lowest instrument in the family. Similar to (but smaller than) a cello.