VIOLA DA GAMBA


Meaning of VIOLA DA GAMBA in English

[ 'gambə ]

(also viol da gamba )

■ noun a viol, specifically a bass viol (corresponding to the modern cello).

Origin

Ital., lit. 'viol for the leg'.

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