Violas
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| Instrument family | String Instruments |
|---|---|
| Bowed string instrument | |
| Violin family | |
| Place of origin | Western Europe |
| Related instrument | Violins |
| Cellos | |
| Viol | |
| Other names | French |
| German | |
| Hornbostel–Sachs classification | 321. 322-71; (Composite chordophone sounded by a bow) |
| Date of Reg. | |
| Date of Upd. | |
| ID | 1380377 |
About Violas
The viola is a string instrument that is bowed or played with varying techniques. It is slightly larger than a violin and has a lower and deeper sound. Since the 18th century, it has been the middle or alto voice of the violin family, between the violin and the cello.
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