The viola (/ viˈoʊlə / vee-OH-lə, [1] (ⓘ) Italian: [ˈvjɔːla, viˈɔːla]) is a string instrument of the violin family, and is usually bowed when played. Violas are slightly larger than violins, and have a …

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 …

Voilà is a French borrowing into English that has mostly retained its Francophonic pronunciation: \vwä-ˈlä\, or \vwah-LAH\.

The viola is probably the oldest of today's main stringed orchestral instruments, predating the cello, violin and string bass. However, it is easily the least familiar of the group.

Jul 30, 2024 · The viola is a member of the violin family, but unlike its popular cousin, not many people know about this stringed instrument. Slightly larger than the violin, the viola produces a …

The viola is a plucked string instrument belonging to the string family; it is similar in size to the violin (slightly larger) but has a deeper tone. Its history is long and fascinating, dating back to …

In this film, Nicholas Bootiman introduces his instrument - the viola. To learn more about the viola visit http://www.philharmonia.co.uk/explore/instruments/...

Nobody knows for sure where and when the first viola was created. However, it is known for a fact that the instrument was in use in northern Italy around the same time as its cousin, the violin …

Read about the history of the viola: its origin, its famous makers, players, composers who loved it, played it & wrote for it. Did the viola come before the violin?

An in-depth look at the anatomy of the Viola to provide a full understanding of name and function of its parts.