plural of viola di bordone

(music) A stringed instrument of the viol family, a variant of the octobass distinguished by its extreme size -- at more than ten feet all, it must be performed by a person on a platform.

plural of triple contrabass viol

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of violence

plural of violence

Dominated or plagued by violence.

(Of a deed, event etc.) Without violence. / (Of a person or movement) Opposed to violence. / (Of a convict) Sentenced for a crime that did not involve violence.

Alternative spelling of nonviolence

Violence committed by one member of a family or household against another where the abuser is considered weaker than the victim.

Violence between members of a household, such as spouses.