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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 viola fills the role of the alto voice that fits beautifully between the violin and the cello. In older literature, they often played complementing parts to the melody played by the violins. The viola has an expanded role in modern literature, and now often play the melody.

Meaning of viola in English. a wooden musical instrument with four strings, held against the shoulder and played by moving a bow across the strings. It is slightly larger than the violin.

Examples from the Collins Corpus Plays piano and viola, and sings in a Bach choir. The viola players from the quartet will be a witness. In bed he could hear his mother playing her viola. The viola and first violin found a droll savagery in the waltz, while the scherzo turned into an explosive rage of protest.

The Viola is also known as the Cinderella of the orchestra, due to it being unfairly neglected when it comes to popularity to the public and choice of famous classical music. Lionel Tertis and William Primrose were the two famous violists that helped the viola become more respected in general and as a solo instrument.

The German word for viola ("bratsche") is said to come from "viola da braccio" ("viola for the arm"), which is what instruments in the violin family were referred to in Italy during the 16th and 17th centuries. An early viola. Its sloping shoulders show its lineage from the viol.

The viola is played by drawing the horsehair of the bow across the strings, causing the strings to vibrate. The hollow wood body of the viola amplifies the string vibrations, making the famous viola sound.

The viola has the same strings as the cello, but one octave higher. In chamber music and orchestral music, the viola's role is often to be the glue between the melody and harmony. It's really fun to be in right in the middle of where the music making happens.

As previously stated, there's a rumor that the viola is for musicians who want to avoid the dedication it takes to play the violin. However, the viola is actually often more difficult to play than the violin. Some of the reasons for this are the viola's larger size and commensurate heavier weight.

female Viola is a female given name, a variant of the given name Violet. Orsino and Viola in a scene from William Shakespeare's Twelfth Night by Frederick Richard Pickersgill.

The viola is played by drawing the horsehair of the bow across the strings, causing the strings to vibrate. The hollow wood body of the viola amplifies the string vibrations, making the famous viola sound.

The German word for viola ("bratsche") is said to come from "viola da braccio" ("viola for the arm"), which is what instruments in the violin family were referred to in Italy during the 16th and 17th centuries. An early viola. Its sloping shoulders show its lineage from the viol.