1. Plural of cello; a group of cellos or cello players.
Usage: Used in musical contexts to refer to multiple cellos or members of a cello section in an orchestra or ensemble.

Examples

• The orchestra's celli provided a rich, warm foundation for the symphony.
• The string quartet featured two violins, one viola, and one cello, but the full orchestra had many celli.
• During rehearsal, the conductor asked the celli to play their part more softly.
• The celli section sat in the back of the stage, behind the violins and violas.