The 10 best viola jokes

The poor viola is always the butt of every joke, and we pity viola players the world over for having to roll their eyes every time their maligned instrument is mentioned in orchestra rehearsal. Here are the some of the funniest and best viola jokes for you to have up your sleeve...

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Published: March 5, 2024 at 10:01 am

Why is the viola always the butt of the joke? We're honestly not sure – but we'll happily join in and have a chuckle. Here, we've gathered together some of the top ten funniest viola jokes for you to add to your arsenal.

The best viola jokes

  1. What's the definition of a minor second? Two violinists playing in unison.
  2. What do you call someone who hangs around musicians? A viola player.
  3. What's the definition of 'perfect pitch'? Throwing a viola into a garbage truck without hitting the rim.
  4. Why is a viola solo like a bomb? By the time you hear it, it's too late to do anything about it.
  5. What's the difference between a viola and a trampoline? You take your shoes off to jump on a trampoline.
  6. What do a viola and a lawsuit have in common? Everyone is happy when the case is closed.
  7. How do you stop a violin being stolen? Put it in a viola case.
  8. What's the difference between a record player and a viola? A record player plays music.
  9. Why do viola players stand for long periods outside people's houses? They can't find the key and they don't know when to come in.
  10. What's the difference between a viola and a dog? A dog is able to stop scratching

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