Viola amarantina
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The viola amarantina is a stringed musical instrument from Amarante, Northern Portugal. It is also named viola de dois corações because of the two heart-shaped frontal openings. It has 10 strings in 5
Viola Amarantina
Front and back views of Viola Amarantina.
Viola da terra
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Viola da terra is a stringed musical instrument from the islands of the Azores, closely associated with the saudade genre of Portuguese music. Its 12 or 15 metal strings are arranged in either five or
Viola da terra
An antique Viola da terra in its case.
A close-up, showing the string arrangement and sound-holes of the Viola da terra
A close-up, showing the bridge and saddle of the Viola da terra.