first violin

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|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.
2. {{lb|en|British|music}} The leader of the [[violin]] section of a [[symphony orchestra]]; the [[concertmaster]].

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