Synonyms & related words for viola

Find synonyms, related words, and the definition of viola — including violoncello, violone, cello, violin, oboe, clarinet. Dendril is a free visual thesaurus that shows them on an interactive map where stronger matches sit closer to the center — no signup, no ads.

Words related to viola

Explore words related to viola — words associated with it, words that go with it, and its nearest matches in meaning. Related words include viol, violist, violincello, violoncellist, heckelphone, baryton, hautboy, continuo. Click any word to make it the center of the map and keep exploring the web of connections.

Synonyms for viola

Common synonyms for viola include violoncello, violone, cello, violin, oboe, clarinet, contrabass, gamba — words that share a close meaning. Hover or tap any word on the map for its definition and part of speech.

Where does viola come from?

The word viola breaks down into one root of Latin origin: the root viola, from Latin vitula (“stringed instrument”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.