quinton KWIN-tin Your browser does not support the audio element. [ French ] Definition A hybrid instrument that was in use during the 18th century, having characteristics of both the violin and the viol. It had the body of the violin, but the sloping shoulders of the viol, and five strings tuned (lowest to highest) G3, D4, A4, D5, G5. Share Share on Facebook (opens in a new tab) Share on X (opens in a new tab) Last Updated: 2016-05-20 18:23:03
