 A four-stringed
instrument that is the high member of the violin family. A bow of horsehair is drawn
across the strings, tuned at intervals of a fifth, to set them in vibration. Capable of
great flexibility in range, tone and dynamics, it has a shallower body than the
viol. Descended from the medieval fiddle and rebec, the violin developed in Italy
during the 16th century until its proportions were standardized in the 17th century.
Exquisitely crafted, instruments created by masters like Antonio Stradivari continue to be
the most highly prized musical instruments in the world. In addition to having a rich solo
repertoire, the violin is the predominant instrument of the orchestra; a symphony
orchestra uses more than thirty violinists..[Italian violino, diminutive of viola,
viola.] |
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