(music, US) The first violin in a symphony orchestra, which normally plays violin solos.
(music, US) The first violin in a symphony orchestra, which normally plays violin solos.
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(British, music) The leader of the violin section of a symphony orchestra; the concertmaster.
(music, US) A female concertmaster.
(music) The lead or primary violin role in an orchestra or other ensemble, or in a musical composition, that typically contains the melody and is often more technically demanding than the second violin role. The first violin role is played by a first violinist, typically the best violinist in the orchestra.
(music) The seating position of a particular musician in an orchestra.
(music) A part of a piece of music, such as a concerto, that is very decorative and is played by a single musician.