electric violin

collocation in English

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electric
adjective
uk
/iˈlek.trɪk/us
/iˈlek.trɪk/
using electricity ...
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violin
noun[C]
uk
/ˌvaɪəˈlɪn/us
/ˌvaɪəˈlɪn/
a wooden musical instrument with four strings that is held against the neck and played by moving a bow across ...
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(Definition ofelectricandviolinfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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He is also known live-action music performer, playing theelectricviolin.
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The arrangement is based onelectricviolinwith bass guitar and drums providing a rock rhythm backing.
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He later learned to play theelectricviolinin 2005.
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Among his compositions is a concerto forelectricviolinand chamber orchestra.
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Other instruments used are grand piano,electricviolinand percussion.
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The retronym acoustic music appeared after the advent of electric instruments, such as the electric guitar,electricviolin, electric organ and synthesizer.
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One unusual acoustic/electricviolinsystem uses the string itself as a linear active pickup element.
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Later, she went back toelectricviolinand gave several performances.
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He has also used theelectricviolinand electric sarangi on his recordings.
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He built his ownelectricviolinat the age of 13 which was made of plywood and pine.
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The history of theelectricviolinspans the entire 20th century.
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Anelectricviolinwith a resonating body that produces listening-level sound independently of the electric elements can be called an "electro-acoustic violin".
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Jazz violin is the use of the violin orelectricviolinto improvise solo lines.
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The effect is also extensively used with theelectricviolin.
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Their sound is made up of a combination of male vocals,electricviolin, guitar, and synth.
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Acoustic 5-string violins are becoming more common, and it is not unusual for anelectricviolinto have 5, 6, 7 or more strings.
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Electricviolinsignals usually pass through electronic processing, in the same way as an electric guitar, to achieve a desired sound.
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A patent for anelectricviolinis also noted.
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With his father's encouragement, he transferred these improvisation skills to theelectricviolin.
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Recording artist, award-winning singer-songwriter, composer, producer, and multi-instrumentalist (electricviolin, percussion, guitar, piano and voice).
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