ویولا
Also known as violas
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 middle or alto voice of the violin family, between the violin (which is tuned a perfect fifth higher) and the cello (which is tuned an octave lower). The strings from low to high are typically tuned to C3, G3, D4, and A4.
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The viola is a bowed string instrument slightly larger than the violin that produces a lower sound and serves as the middle voice of the violin family. Since the 18th century, it has filled an important role in orchestras and chamber music by bridging the pitch range between violins and cellos.
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- Viola
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- Composite chordophone sounded by a bow
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- c. 13th century
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- Violin family (violin, cello, double bass)
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