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CELLO [3 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2023-02-15
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- String Instruments
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- cello
1, record 1, English, cello
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- violoncello 1, record 1, English, violoncello
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A large four-stringed bowed musical instrument, smaller than a double bass, which is held between the knees of the seated player, and now usually rests on a metal spike attached to its base. 2, record 1, English, - cello
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
cellos; celli: plural forms. 3, record 1, English, - cello
Record 1, Key term(s)
- cellos
- celli
- violincello
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Instruments de musique à cordes
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- violoncelle
1, record 1, French, violoncelle
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Instrument à quatre cordes accordées par quintes (do, sol, ré, la) et à archet, situé entre l'alto et la contrebasse, que le musicien tient devant lui serré entre les genoux et qui repose sur le sol par une pique. 2, record 1, French, - violoncelle
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Instrumentos de cuerda
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- violonchelo
1, record 1, Spanish, violonchelo
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
- violoncelo 1, record 1, Spanish, violoncelo
masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - external organization data 2021-03-18
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Compartment – Nomenclature 4.0
- Museums and Heritage (General)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- cello
1, record 2, English, cello
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
cello: an item in the "Musical Tools and Equipment" class of the "Tools and Equipment for Communication" category. 2, record 2, English, - cello
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir – Nomenclature 4.0
- Muséologie et patrimoine (Généralités)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- violoncelle
1, record 2, French, violoncelle
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
violoncelle : objet de la classe «Outils et équipement de musique» de la catégorie «Outillage et équipement pour la communication». 2, record 2, French, - violoncelle
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2018-07-11
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Types of Paper
- Special Packaging
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- cellophane
1, record 3, English, cellophane
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- cello 2, record 3, English, cello
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A type of glossy transparent material, typically less flexible and more crinkly than polythene, made from regenerated cellulose and used chiefly for wrapping goods, food, etc. 1, record 3, English, - cellophane
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Sortes de papier
- Emballages spéciaux
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- cellophane
1, record 3, French, cellophane
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Hydrate de cellulose généralement façonné en mince pellicule transparente. 2, record 3, French, - cellophane
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
cellophane : de cell- pour cellulose et -phane pour diaphane. 2, record 3, French, - cellophane
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Tipos de papel
- Embalajes especiales
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- celofán
1, record 3, Spanish, celof%C3%A1n
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Celulosa regenerada, transparente, fuerte y flexible, resistente a la grasa, aceite y aire. Inflamable. 2, record 3, Spanish, - celof%C3%A1n
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