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The violoncello (/ ˌ v aɪ ə l ə n ˈ tʃ ɛ l oʊ / VY-ə-lən-CHEL-oh, Italian pronunciation: [vjolonˈtʃɛllo]), [1] normally simply abbreviated as cello (/ ˈ tʃ ɛ l oʊ / CHEL-oh), is a middle pitched bowed (sometimes plucked and occasionally hit) string instrument of the violin family.
The cello is an instrument used to play music. Its name comes from the Italian language , so it is pronounced “chello”. The full word is violoncello , but when speaking, people normally call it the “cello”.
Cello techniques encompass a diverse set of approaches and methods employed by cellists to master the cello. Various techniques include bowing techniques that dictate the direction and pressure of the bow, as well as different fingerings styles that produce a myriad of tones.
The cello is famous as its melodic, deep and rich timbre. It is one of the most important instruments in symphony orchestra, chamber music, and even solo aspect. Different players in different countries have their own playing style.
A violin is a "little viola", a violone is a "big viola" or a bass violin, and a violoncello (often abbreviated cello) is a "small violone" (or literally, a "small big viola").
For centuries, the cello has been a staple of musical composition, with its rich, mellow tones appearing in everything from Bach's Suites to traditional folk songs. For many music lovers, though,...
Our historical guide to the cello: its invention, evolution and famous cello makers. For hundreds more guides visit www.classical-music.com
cello, bass musical instrument of the violin group, with four strings, pitched C–G–D–A upward from two octaves below middle C. The cello, about 27.5 inches (70 cm) long (47 inches [119 cm] with the neck), has proportionally deeper ribs and a shorter neck than the violin.
A cello concerto (sometimes called a violoncello concerto) is a concerto for solo cello with orchestra or, very occasionally, smaller groups of instruments. These pieces have been written since the Baroque era if not earlier.
The violoncello, or cello, is a member of the violin family. It serves as the family's tenor voice alongside the violin (soprano voice), viola (alto voice), and double bass (bass voice). These string instruments are made by craftspeople called luthiers.