Violin |
Listen to the sound of a Violin
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The violin is a bowed string instrument. It has four strings and is the smallest and highest pitched member of the string family, which also includes the cello, viola and double bass.
The violin is played in a wide variety of musical genres, including classical, pop, jazz, folk and rock and roll. |
The violin is a very popular starter instrument for children. Because violins come in several different sizes, it is possible to start playing at a very young age.
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ScrollThe scroll is the decoratively carved end of the neck of the violin.2
Peg boxThe peg box is the part of Violin housing the Tuning pegs3
Tuning pegThe Tuning pegs holds the strings in the peg box. They also tighten or loosen the strings and change the pitch produced when the string is played.4
NutThe nut is the small piece of hard material which supports the strings at the end closest to the headstock. It sets the spacing of the strings across the neck and usually holds the strings at the proper height from the fingerboard. Along with the bridge, the nut defines the vibrating length of the open strings.5
Finger boardThe finger board is a long strip of wood that is glued to the neck of the cello and above which the strings run. The strings are pressed down on the finger board to change the vibrating length causing the pitch to change6
StringsThe strings are the vibrating elements that are the source of sound in the violin. They are lengths of a flexible material kept under tension so that they may vibrate freely but controllably. Strings may be plain or wound7
BridgeThe bridge is a device for supporting the strings on a violin and transmitting their vibration to some other structural component of the instrument in order to transfer the sound to the surrounding air. The bridge is not glued, but rather held in place by the tension of the strings8
F HoleF holes are located on either side of the bridge and allow air to move in and out of the violin as part of the sound production process. They also act as access points to the interior of the violin for repair and maintenance purposes9
Fine Tuners/AdjustersFine tuners sit at the bridge end of the strings near to or on the tailpiece. They are used to finely tune the strings. They are adjustable clamps.10
Tail pieceThe tail piece attaches the strings to the lower end of the violin, and can have one or more fine tuners.11
Chin restThe Chin rest is a shaped piece of wood (or plastic) attached to the body of a violin to aid in the positioning of the player's jaw or chin on the instrument. |