ˈnikkōloʊ

Definitions

1. proper noun

a traditional Italian male given name, variant of Niccolò, the Italian form of Nicholas

“The artist was born Niccolo Bianchi in Rome, Italy.”

2. noun

a type of viol or stringed musical instrument

“The composer wrote a concerto for the viola da niccolo.”

3. noun

a type of stringed instrument that is a precursor to the viola, used in the Renaissance and Baroque periods

“The ensemble performed a piece featuring the viola da niccolo on period instruments.”