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The viola (/ v i ˈ oʊ l ə / 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 and deeper sound.
A viola (/ v i ˈ oʊ l ə / vee-OH-lə) is a musical instrument that is similar to the violin and cello. The viola sounds lower than a violin, but higher than a cello. It has four strings: the C, G, D, and A strings. The highest string is the A string. The viola is played with a bow in the right hand. Playing with the bow is called arco.
Viola is a genus of flowering plants in the violet family Violaceae. It is the largest genus in the family, containing over 680 species. Most species are found in the temperate Northern Hemisphere; however, some are also found in widely divergent areas such as Hawaii, Australasia, and the Andes.
When was the viola invented? Nobody knows for sure the history of the viola. All we know is that it is an instrument that has evolved through centuries, and it was widely believed to have first developed from ancient bow and string instruments around 1500 in Italy.
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. Its four strings are tuned c–g–d′–a′, beginning with the C below middle C.
The standard modern violin family consists of the violin, viola, cello, and (possibly) double bass. [3] [4] [5] Instrument names in the violin family are all derived from the root viola, which is a derivative of the Medieval Latin word vitula (meaning "stringed instrument"). [6]
In the 15th century, the Italian word "viola" was a generic term used to refer to any bowed instrument, or fiddle. The word "viola" existed in Italy before the vihuela, or first viol, was brought from Spain.
Viola is a term for several Portuguese and Brazilian regional folk guitars, frequently called simply "viola" in their respective regions: Portugal: Viola amarantina, a 5-course, 10-string guitar; Viola beiroa, a small harp guitar with twelve strings; Viola braguesa, a 5-course, 10-string guitar; Viola da terra, a 5-course, 12- or 15-string guitar
A viola como é conhecida hoje possivelmente surgiu a partir da viola d'amore. Tem tamanho pouco maior que o violino e também arco com tamanho e peso diferente do violino. Porém, para se tocar o instrumento adota-se técnica praticamente idêntica.
viola (plural violas or (senses 1 and 2, uncommon) viole) A stringed instrument of the violin family, somewhat larger than a violin, played under the chin, and having a deeper tone. 1997 August 9, Edward Rothstein, “A Comeback for the Viola. No Joking.”, in The New York Times [6]: But those who attack violists shouldn't throw resin.