Usage Note
Violon is central to classical French music education; the phrase violon d'Ingres ('a personal hobby') comes from the painter Ingres's passion for the instrument. The player is a violoniste. The final 'n' is nasal and the 's' is silent.
Examples
"Elle joue du violon depuis l'enfance."
Natural Translation
She has been playing the violin since childhood.
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