cello
noun
cel·lo
ˈche-(ˌ)lō 
plural cellos also celli
ˈche-lē
: the bass member of the violin family tuned an octave below the viola
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Two people are on saxophone and another two on trombone, plus three more on bass, four on cello, and nearly a dozen violinists.
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Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
3 July 2026
In this latest Addams Family adaptation, Wednesday played the cello on multiple occasions, a skill Ortega learned specifically for the role.
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Zoey Lyttle,
PEOPLE,
30 June 2026
This time, Russell’s cello would be accompanied by organ, tenor saxophone, trombone, guitar, and, crucially and unusually, a drummer and two percussionists.
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Philip Sherburne,
Pitchfork,
27 June 2026
The money is raised by an annual benefit concert in memory of Alan, who played the cello.
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Sharon Chin,
CBS News,
25 June 2026
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Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
3 July 2026
In this latest Addams Family adaptation, Wednesday played the cello on multiple occasions, a skill Ortega learned specifically for the role.
—
Zoey Lyttle,
PEOPLE,
30 June 2026
This time, Russell’s cello would be accompanied by organ, tenor saxophone, trombone, guitar, and, crucially and unusually, a drummer and two percussionists.
—
Philip Sherburne,
Pitchfork,
27 June 2026
The money is raised by an annual benefit concert in memory of Alan, who played the cello.
—
Sharon Chin,
CBS News,
25 June 2026
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“Cello.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cello. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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cello
noun
cel·lo
ˈchel-ō
plural cellos
: a large musical instrument of the violin family that plays the bass or tenor part
Etymology
shortened form of violoncello
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