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/biˈwela/

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Translation

vihuela (a small five-string mariachi guitar); vihuela (an old Spanish guitar)

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Word origin

From Old Occitan viola, of uncertain origin; related to viola and violín.

Origin
Occitan
Root
viola
English cognates
viol, viola

Grammar

Genderfeminine
Pluralvihuelas

Examples

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The vihuela keeps the rhythm in Mexican bands.

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The vihuela is smaller than the guitar.

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My grandfather left me his old vihuela.

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In the sixteenth century, the vihuela was very popular in Spain.

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I learnt to play the vihuela at music school.

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