zweite Geige
Definition of the German term zweite Geige in music:
- second violin (the secondary violin role in an orchestra, often accompanying the first violin)
Language
German
Singular
zweite Geige
Plural
zweite Geigen
Variants
Geige IIII. GeigeGeige 22. Geige
Abbreviation
Ge. II
Alt. abbreviations
Gg. IIII. Ge.II. Gg.Ge. 2Gg. 22. Ge.2. Gg.
Synonym
Musical examples
Music scores that include zweite Geige:
- Arnold Schoenberg: 5 Pieces for Orchestra (1909) Page 1
- Arnold Schoenberg: Begleitungsmusik zu einer Lichtspielscene (1929‑1930) Page 1