Facts about the Violin

NAME: Violin

FAMILY: String

PITCH RANGE: At least 3 octaves. "CLICK HERE to listen to the Violin Range"

MATERIAL: Wood, with steel strings.

SIZE: Variable but the body is usually around 14 inches (36cm) long.

ORIGINS: The Violin evolved from the Rebec and the Lira da braccio. The earliest true four stringed violins were probably in use in Europe by the early part of the century.

CLASSIFICATIONS: Chordophone: an instrument that produces its sounds from the vibration of strings.

DID YOU KNOW ?: A Violin has to be constructed to with stand the strong downward force exerted by its 4 strings on the bridge, which can amount to as much as 17lbs (7.7kgs).

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