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Which of the following is NOT a part of a violin?
Which of the following is NOT a part of a violin?
- Bridge
- Tuning pegs
- Rosin (correct)
- Fingerboard
What is the primary purpose of rosin?
What is the primary purpose of rosin?
- To clean the violin strings
- To polish the violin's surface
- To lubricate the tuning pegs
- To increase friction between the bow and strings (correct)
How did Antonio Stradivari contribute to the world of violins?
How did Antonio Stradivari contribute to the world of violins?
- He invented the electric violin.
- He composed famous violin concertos.
- He perfected the design and craftsmanship of violins. (correct)
- He established the first violin school.
What is a notable characteristic of modern electric violins?
What is a notable characteristic of modern electric violins?
Which violinist was renowned for their musical talent at a very young age?
Which violinist was renowned for their musical talent at a very young age?
What is the function of the violin's bridge?
What is the function of the violin's bridge?
Which of the following is NOT typically made of or from wood?
Which of the following is NOT typically made of or from wood?
Where are the tuning pegs located on a violin?
Where are the tuning pegs located on a violin?
Approximately when did electric violins emerge?
Approximately when did electric violins emerge?
Which material is rosin derived from?
Which material is rosin derived from?
Flashcards
Antonio Stradivari
Antonio Stradivari
The most famous violin maker, known for perfecting violin design.
Stradivarius Violin
Stradivarius Violin
Violin made by Antonio Stradivari, extremely valuable and sought after.
Scroll
Scroll
The decorative spiral at the top of the violin.
Tuning Pegs
Tuning Pegs
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Bridge
Bridge
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Rosin
Rosin
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Electric Violins
Electric Violins
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Fingerboard
Fingerboard
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Violinist Prodigies
Violinist Prodigies
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Violin Playing Techniques
Violin Playing Techniques
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Study Notes
Priceless Violins
- Antonio Stradivari (1644-1737) is a renowned Italian violin maker
- His violins are considered the most famous
- He perfected the wood thickness, scroll design, and varnish
- In 2006, a Stradivari violin ("Hammer") sold for over $3.5 million
Electric Violins
- Electric violins use materials like kevlar and glass
- Traditional violin strings were made from animal gut; modern violins use metal strings
- Electric violins became popular in the 1920s
Violin Making
- Violins are tuned using tuning pegs
- The bow is rubbed with rosin to vibrate the strings
Top Violinists
- Classical composers demand intricate skills from violinists
- Many prodigies like Paganini, Joachim, Heifetz, Menuhin, and others have developed impressive skills from a young age
- Sarah Chang started performing at age 4 and recorded her first album at 10
Stradivarius Violin Sold
- The Stradivarius "Solomon" sold for $2.728 million on April 2, 2007
Violin Music
- "Spring" from Vivaldi's Four Seasons is a famous solo violin piece
- Classical music can be mixed with other genres such as hip-hop, as shown by Black Violin
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