- 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
- VOILÀ Definition Meaning - Merriam-Webster
Voilà is a French borrowing into English that has mostly retained its Francophonic pronunciation: \vwä-ˈlä\, or \vwah-LAH\
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- 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
- Viola - Instruments - Discover Music - Classic FM
History The viola dates from around the same time as the violin, its smaller brother, in the early 16th Century It has evolved over the centuries, becoming prominent in the 18th Century Its role as a supporting instrument began to change, with composers beginning to write solo concertos for it
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The viola has perhaps suffered the ups and downs of musical treatment more than any other stringed-instrument In the late sixteenth and early seventeenth century it held much the same position in the orchestra that the 1st and 2nd violins occupy today
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