(music) A very small long-necked violin that came in a variety of shapes and configurations, meant to be carried in a pocket and intended for instructors (dancing masters) to carry to accompany their students.

plural of violin plot

A form of box plot, but instead of boxes having layered shapes that indicate the probability density of the data at different values.

plural of violin spider

Any recluse spider (Loxosceles and Sicarius spp.), known for the violin-shaped marking on its thorax.

Synonym of erhu

(humorous) A notional violin that plays tragic music for the afflicted; used in dismissive responses to complaints of woe.

Synonym of world's smallest violin

Any araneomorph spider in the family Drymusidae.

To control or manipulate someone, especially by playing on their emotions.