Violone
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The term violone can refer to several distinct large, bowed musical instruments which belong to either the viol or violin family. The violone is sometimes a fretted instrument, and may have six, five,
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A "G violone" by Ernst Busch, in Berlin
More shots of the "G violone" by Ernst Busch
Six-string "G violone" or "A violone" c. 1630 by Ernst Busch, in Stockholm
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
Violone
…large viol', -one being the augmentative suffix) can refer to several distinct large, bowed musical instruments which belong to either the viol or violin family. The violone is sometimes a fretted instrument, and may have six, five, four, or even only three strings. The violone is also not always a contrabass…
Violin, viola, and cello bow frogs (top to bottom)
An octobass
Cello front side
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