# viola d'amore

> English word · Noun

## Definitions
1. A 7- or 6-stringed musical instrument similar to the treble viol, used chiefly in the Baroque period.

## Etymology
Borrowed from Italian viola d'amore (“viol of love”).

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
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