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Explore Vihuela through 10+ example sentences from English, with an explanation of the meaning. Ideal for language learners, writers and word enthusiasts.

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Vihuela meaning

  1. A guitar-like string instrument of 15th- and 16th-century Spain, usually with six courses or sets of strings (twelve strings in total).
  2. A guitar-like string instrument of 19th-century Mexico with five strings, typically played in mariachi bands.

Using Vihuela

  • The main meaning on this page is: A guitar-like string instrument of 15th- and 16th-century Spain, usually with six courses or sets of strings (twelve strings in total). | A guitar-like string instrument of 19th-century Mexico with five strings, typically played in mariachi bands.
  • In the example corpus, vihuela often appears in combinations such as: the vihuela, vihuela de, plucked vihuela.

Context around Vihuela

  • Average sentence length in these examples: 24.5 words
  • Position in the sentence: 5 start, 4 middle, 2 end
  • Sentence types: 11 statements, 0 questions, 0 exclamations

Often before:

plucked 2× characteristics 1×

Often after:

renaissance 1× appeared 1× counterparts 1× construction 1×

Sentence patterns with Vihuela

These short patterns come directly from the example sentences and show how the word is often embedded:

arculo and vihuela de arco 1× both vihuela and viola 1× characteristics vihuela renaissance guitars 1× early plucked vihuela construction 1× for the vihuela their main 1× form the vihuela was a 1× like the vihuela de mano 1× lute like vihuela appeared with 1×

Sentence openings and endings

Common sentence openings:

a guitar recital 1× according to viol 1× both vihuela and 1× characteristics vihuela renaissance 1× instead the lute 1× spanish composers wrote 1×

Common sentence endings:

a step lower 1× and differencias variations 1× before the 1490s 1× curved as required 1× john dowland b 1× names for viols 1×

Words around Vihuela

Just before it in the word index:

vihstadt 5 vihiga 10 vihear 2 vihari 33 viharaya 2 viharas 6

Just after it in the word index:

vihuelas 4 vii 575 viia 5 viic 5 viid 2 viihde 2

Similar in corpus frequency:

aab 14 aamer 14 aave 14 abadan 14 abdelmadjid 14 abdulkarim 14

Corpus analysis for Vihuela

  • In this selection, "vihuela" usually appears near the start of the sentence. The average example has 24.5 words, and this corpus slice is mostly made up of statements.
  • Around the word, plucked, characteristics, renaissance, appeared and counterparts stand out and add context to how "vihuela" is used.
  • Recognizable usage signals include arculo and vihuela de arco and both vihuela and viola. That gives this page its own corpus information beyond isolated example sentences.
  • By corpus frequency, "vihuela" sits close to words such as aab, aamer and aave, which helps place it inside the broader word index.

Example types with vihuela

The same corpus examples are grouped by length and sentence type, making it easier to see the contexts in which the word appears:

Short example sentences

Spanish composers wrote mostly for the vihuela ; their main genres were polyphonic fantasias and differencias (variations). (16 words)

Instead, the lute like vihuela appeared with two more strings that gave it more range and complexity. (17 words)

Viola da gamba, viola cum arculo, and vihuela de arco are some (true) alternative names for viols. (17 words)

Longer example sentences

In its most developed form, the vihuela was a guitar-like instrument with six double strings made of gut, tuned like a modern classical guitar with the exception of the third string, which was tuned half a step lower. (39 words)

Traditional construction uses animal glue, and internal joints are often reinforced with strips of either linen or vellum soaked in hot animal glue—a practice also employed in early plucked vihuela construction. (32 words)

Viols were first constructed much like the vihuela de mano, with all surfaces, top, back, and sides made from flat slabs or pieces of joined wood, bent or curved as required. (31 words)

Example sentences (11)

According to viol historian Ian Woodfield, there is little evidence that the vihuela de arco was introduced to Italy before the 1490s.

A guitar recital may include a variety of works, e.g. works written originally for the lute or vihuela by composers such as John Dowland (b.

Both "vihuela" and "viola" were originally used in a fairly generic way, having included even early violins (viola da braccio) under their umbrella.

Characteristics *Vihuela, renaissance guitars and baroque guitars have a bright sound - rich in overtones - and their courses (double strings) give the sound a very particular texture.

In its most developed form, the vihuela was a guitar-like instrument with six double strings made of gut, tuned like a modern classical guitar with the exception of the third string, which was tuned half a step lower.

Instead, the lute like vihuela appeared with two more strings that gave it more range and complexity.

Spanish composers wrote mostly for the vihuela ; their main genres were polyphonic fantasias and differencias (variations).

The ribs or sides of early viols were usually quite shallow, reflecting more the construction of their plucked vihuela counterparts.

Traditional construction uses animal glue, and internal joints are often reinforced with strips of either linen or vellum soaked in hot animal glue—a practice also employed in early plucked vihuela construction.

Viola da gamba, viola cum arculo, and vihuela de arco are some (true) alternative names for viols.

Viols were first constructed much like the vihuela de mano, with all surfaces, top, back, and sides made from flat slabs or pieces of joined wood, bent or curved as required.

Common combinations with vihuela

These word pairs occur most frequently in English texts:

Frequently asked questions

How do you use "vihuela" in a sentence?
An example: "According to viol historian Ian Woodfield, there is little evidence that the vihuela de arco was introduced to Italy before the 1490s." This page contains 10+ example sentences with the word "vihuela" from authentic English texts.
What does "vihuela" mean?
Vihuela means: A guitar-like string instrument of 15th- and 16th-century Spain, usually with six courses or sets of strings (twelve strings in total).
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