violoncellist

[ vee-uh-luh n-chel-ist, vahy- ]

/ ˌvi ə lənˈtʃɛl ɪst, ˌvaɪ- /

cellist.

Origin of violoncellist

First recorded in 1825–35; violoncell(o) + -ist

An opera troupe was there at the time who engaged him as first violoncellist.

The Violoncello and Its History |Wilhelm Joseph von Wasielewski
He is remarkable as having given his first instruction to the violoncellist Moralt.

The Violoncello and Its History |Wilhelm Joseph von Wasielewski
Although an amateur, only, he was an accomplished violinist and violoncellist.

Louis Spohr's Autobiography |Louis Spohr
We are somewhat better informed regarding the violoncellist Caporale.

The Violoncello and Its History |Wilhelm Joseph von Wasielewski

By the way, that young fellow over there who said that is a violoncellist.

The Best Short Stories of 1915 |Various