Geige
violin
The word 'Geige' is used in German to refer to a violin. It is a string instrument played with a bow. It is commonly used in orchestras and chamber music, as well as in solo performances. The word 'Geige' is a feminine noun in German, and it is often used in the context of classical music.
Example sentences using: Geige
Thomas spielt gerne Geige.
Thomas likes to play the violin.
This is a simple sentence describing an action Thomas takes pleasure in, denoted by 'gerne', which means 'likes to'. 'Spielt' is the verb meaning 'to play'.
Die Geige ist ein Saiteninstrument.
The violin is a string instrument.
This sentence is stating a fact about the violin. The word 'Saiteninstrument' is a compound term in German, made up of the words 'Saiten' (strings) and 'Instrument' (instrument).
Die Geige hat eine schöne Klangfarbe.
The violin has a beautiful timbre.
This sentence is describing the quality of sound that the violin produces. 'Klangfarbe' is a German noun for 'timbre', the character or quality of a musical sound or voice as distinct from its pitch and intensity.