Parts Flashcards
What is the top part of a violin called?
Scroll
Which part of the violin is used to adjust the pitch of the strings?
Pegs
What is the thin piece of wood that amplifies the sound of the strings called?
Soundboard or top plate
What is the role of the bridge on a violin?
Transfers vibrations from strings to the soundboard
What part of the violin is used to hold the strings in place?
Tailpiece
What is the name of the part of the violin where the bow is drawn across the strings?
Fingerboard
Which part of the violin is used to adjust the tension of the strings?
Fine tuners
What is the lower part of a violin called?
Chinrest
What is the name of the part of the violin that holds the strings in place at the bottom end?
Tailpiece
What is the component of a violin that helps to amplify and project the sound?
Soundpost
Which part of the violin is used to protect the player’s chin from the chinrest?
Chinrest cover
What is the name of the part of the violin that holds the strings in place at the top end?
Nut
What is the purpose of the chinrest on a violin?
Provides support and comfort for the player
What is the name of the part of the violin that supports the strings and transmits vibrations to the body?
Bridge
Which part of the violin is used to protect the player’s neck from the tailpiece?
Tailpiece cover
What is the name of the part of the violin that supports the fingerboard?
Neck
What is the purpose of the soundpost on a violin?
Supports the soundboard and enhances sound quality
Which part of the violin is used to adjust the height of the strings above the fingerboard?
Bridge
What is the name of the part of the violin that the strings are wound around to adjust tension?
Pegs
What is the role of the fingerboard on a violin?
Supports the strings and provides a surface for fingering
Which part of the violin is used to adjust the tension of the strings more precisely?
Fine tuners
What is the name of the part of the violin that the strings pass over before reaching the tailpiece?
Bridge
What is the purpose of the tailpiece on a violin?
Holds the strings in place and provides an anchor for tuning
Which part of the violin is used to hold the strings in place at the top end?
Nut
