Violin History Overview
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How is the violin typically played?

  • Held against the chest and plucked with the fingers.
  • Held between the knees and the bow moved across the strings.
  • Placed on the floor and struck with a mallet.
  • Held under the chin, with the bow held in the right hand, and the left hand pressing the strings on the neck. (correct)

    • Which instrument is considered a likely ancestor of the Arabic rabab?

  • Kobyz (correct)
  • Vielle
  • Viola di braccio
  • Rebec

    • What distinguished the rebec from the rabab?

  • The rebec had silk strings and the rabab had gut strings.
  • The rebec had a longer neck than the rabab, enabling a wider range of notes.
  • The rebec typically had five strings and a wooden body, unlike the rabab which had two silk strings and a gourd body. (correct)
  • The rebec was played on the floor and the rabab was held under the chin.

    • What was a characteristic of the vielle?

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    Who is considered the father of the modern violin?

    <p>Andrea Amati (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a prominent feature of the viola di braccio?

    <p>It had an f-shaped hole and three strings, similar to the modern violin. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship between Antonio Stradivari and Andrea Amati?

    <p>Stradivari was a student of Amati's grandson. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which cities were important violin-making centers in the 17th and 18th centuries?

    <p>Venice, Cremona, Brescia, and Innsbruck (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When did the violin become a standard orchestral instrument?

    <p>1600s (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the approximate range of a violin?

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    Flashcards

    Violin

    The smallest and highest-pitched orchestral string instrument.

    How is a violin held?

    The violin is held under the chin.

    How is the bow used?

    The bow is drawn across the strings at an angle.

    Left hand's role in playing

    The left hand presses the strings on the neck of the violin.

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    Rebec

    A Spanish variation of the rabab, held on the shoulder, with five strings.

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    Vielle

    A 1200s European string instrument, resembling a modern violin, with five strings.

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    Viola di braccio

    A 1500s Italian instrument with an f-shaped hole, considered similar to modern violin.

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    Antonio Stradivari

    Famous violin maker (1644-1737), student of Amati's grandson.

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    Violin-making centers

    Venice, Cremona, Brescia in Italy, and Innsbruck in Austria were key centers in the 1600s-1700s.

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    Violin range

    The violin has a range of four octaves.

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    Study Notes

    Violin History

    • Violins are the smallest and highest-pitched orchestral string instruments
    • They are commonly used with other instruments like viola, cello, double bass, and harp
    • Violins have been traditionally used to accompany singing and dancing
    • Ancient instruments in Central Asia (like the kobyz and kyl kyyak) were forerunners of the Arabic rabab
    • The Arabic rabab, from the Middle East (800s), had a pear-shaped gourd, silk strings, and a long neck; it was played on the lap or floor
    • The rebec (1000s, Europe) was a variation of the rabab, with five strings and a flat wooden body; it was held on the shoulder
    • The vielle (1200s, France) had five strings and a C-shaped body; it was more similar to a modern violin
    • The viola di braccio (1500s, Italy) resembled the vielle, having only three strings and an f-shaped body, similar to a modern violin
    • Andrea Amati (1555) is known as the father of the modern violin; he created the first four-string violin
    • Antonio Stradivari (1644-1737) trained under Amati’s grandson and built world-famous violins.
    • Venice, Cremona, Brescia, and Innsbruck in Italy and Austria became important violin-making centers in the 1600s-1700s
    • Violins became a regular part of orchestras and chamber music in the Baroque period (1600s)

    Violin Construction and Playing

    • The violin is held under the chin, with the bow in the right hand
    • The bow is drawn across the strings at a right angle while the left hand presses on strings
    • The violin has a chin rest and different parts, e.g., tailpiece, bridge, and f-holes

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    Explore the fascinating history of the violin, from its ancient predecessors to modern creations. Learn about the evolution of string instruments and key figures in violin development, such as Andrea Amati and Antonio Stradivari. This quiz is perfect for music enthusiasts who want to deepen their understanding of violin origins.

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