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 The viola is slightly larger than the violin and has 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
Viola - New World Encyclopedia Known as the "big fiddle," the viola serves as the middle voice because of its mid-range in the stringed instrument family, between the upper lines played by the violin and the lower lines played by the cello and double bass
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
The Viola Violists 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
Viola Online: Home Review the basics of how to play the viola, including how to hold the viola, tune your viola, viola fingering, viola care, viola bowing, and how to read viola music
About Violas: Cases, Strings, Bows, Electrics - Johnson String In this series you'll learn about violas, bows, strings, and many other related topics The idea behind this series is to give you a good synopsis of what you need to know about the viola, from what to look for in an instrument shop or how to choose a great rental program
Viola Tuning_Viola Chords_Viola History, Types Facts . . . The viola is a string instrument slightly larger than the violin, tuned a fifth lower Played with a bow, it produces a rich, deeper sound, commonly used in orchestras and chamber music for harmonies and solos