- Viola - Wikipedia
The viola ( viˈoʊlə vee-OH-lə, [1] (ⓘ) Italian: [ˈvjɔːla, viˈɔːla]) is a string instrument of the violin family, and is usually bowed when played Violas are slightly larger than violins, and have a lower sound
- Viola | Stringed, Orchestra, Chamber Music | Britannica
Viola, stringed musical instrument, the tenor of the violin family It is built in proportions similar to those of the violin but has a body length of 37 to 43 cm (14 5 to 17 inches), about 5 cm (2 inches) longer than a violin
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Review the basics of how to play the viola, including how to hold the viola, tune your viola, viola fingering, viola care, viola bowing, and how to read viola music
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We are an organization dedicated to celebrating and promoting the viola and those who love it
- Review: A viola week downtown infused everything from Brahms to a . . .
Brahms' viola-infused string quintets and sextets have in them the essence of amber autumn, and three major L A institutions coincidentally turned to them over six November days
- Baroque Musical Instruments - Viola
The viola is a stringed instrument of the violin family, known for its rich, deep sound, which is lower than that of the violin but higher than the cello Over the course of history, the viola evolved from primitive string instruments and became a key instrument in orchestras and chamber music
- Instruments related to the violin: The viola - Yamaha Corporation
Nobody knows for sure where and when the first viola was created However, it is known for a fact that the instrument was in use in northern Italy around the same time as its cousin, the violin (i e the first half of the 16th century)
- Viola: History and Characteristics - Handmade Sound
The viola is a plucked string instrument belonging to the string family; it is similar in size to the violin (slightly larger) but has a deeper tone Its history is long and fascinating, dating back to the Middle Ages
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