Violin family
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The violin family of musical instruments was developed in Italy in the 16th century. At the time the name of this family of instruments was viole da braccio which was used to distinguish them from the
Violin, viola, and cello bow frogs (top to bottom)
An octobass
Cello front side
AGK bass 1 full
Viola
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The viola is a string instrument of the violin family, and is usually bowed when played. The viola is slightly larger than the violin and has a lower sound. Since the 18th century, it has been the mid
Violin family
…viole da braccio which was used to distinguish them from the viol family (viole da gamba). The standard modern violin family consists of the violin, viola, cello, and (possibly) double bass. Instrument names in the violin family are all derived from the root viola, which is a derivative of the Medieval…
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Viola close up of bridge
Oak Leaf viola, Eric Benning, Benning Violins
Playing a 43 cm (17 in) viola in 3rd position.