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When I was in high school, my English teacher emphasized that "the" must precede an instrument but must not a sport when combined with the verb "play"; thus, play the violin and play soccer. Correct. "Violin" is a singular countable noun.
- Which is correct a violin or the violin?
- What is playing the violin?
- Is playing the violin good?
- Do we say play the guitar or play guitar?
Which is correct a violin or the violin?
Definite articles like 'the' are used for nouns that are specific. Indefinite articles like 'a' / 'an' are used for nouns that are not specific. From the hint, we know that the violin is a specific kind of an instrument and hence, specific in nature of the context given to us in the question.
What is playing the violin?
Playing the violin entails holding the instrument between the jaw and the collar bone (see below for variations of this posture). The strings are sounded either by drawing the bow across them (arco), or by plucking them (pizzicato).
Is playing the violin good?
The physical, mental, and social benefits of playing a musical instrument are well-known, and the Violin offers the same positive aspects; Improved memory and attention span. Sensory cognitive development. Excellent social skills and inclusion.
Do we say play the guitar or play guitar?
There, some people said "play guitar" is more common in the USA while "play the guitar" is BrE. One trustworthy American English dictionary provided the next examples: Howard Roberts played guitar and Schuur sang and played a Fender Rhodes piano.
