viola

viola
noun /vɪˈəʊ.lə,vʌɪˈəʊ.lə,vɪˈoʊlə/
a) A stringed instrument of the violin family, somewhat larger than a violin, played under the chin, and having a deeper tone
b) An organ stop having a similar tone

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