STRINGS - INSTRUMENT FACTS Flashcards
1
Q
How many ‘teams’ do the violins divide into?
A
2
2
Q
When did violins start to look like they do today?
A
16th Century
3
Q
Name 3 top makers of violins
A
Stradivari, Guarneri and Amati. = SAG
4
Q
What is a viola?
A
An alto violin
5
Q
What is an alto violin?
A
A viola
6
Q
How is the viola tone/timbre different to a violin?
A
Softer, rounder and less brilliant
7
Q
What instruments are in a string quartet?
A
Cello, 2 teams of Violins, Viola, Double Bass
8
Q
What is the lowest member of the string family?
A
Double Bass/Bass
