Homework Help: Music: Instruments: Violin

The violin is one of the most popular instruments. It's part of the string family because it can be bowed or plucked. It has a pitch range of at least three octaves. The violin is made of wood with steel strings. The violin evolved from the rebec and the lira da braccio. The earliest violins were used in Europe at the 16th century. The violin is a chordophone because it produces sounds by the vibration of strings. A violin has to be made extra strong to withstand the strong force created by the four strings on the bridge.

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