txtDefinition=The highest and the most glamorous member of the {\uldb string}{\v 97871} family, {\uldb pitched}{\v 92779} a {\uldb fifth}{\v 91593} above the {\uldb viola}{\v 105422}. In a {\uldb string quartet,}{\v 154839} both of the {\uldb treble}{\v 101941} {\uldb instruments}{\v 84565} are violins. One who plays the violin (however well or badly) is known as a \'93violinist.\'94 If you are contemplating taking up a string instrument and fame is your goal, then the violin is your first choice.
