Violin is to viola as what is to cello?

Answer 1

A cello aka violoncello is the bass voice of the string instrument family. It has 4 strings A-D-G-C and it's an octave and a fifth lower than the violin. The cello plays in bass clef and it's the second largest instrument in the string family (the largest is the contra bass/double bass). You use a bow to play or you can pluck with your finger; this is known as pizzicato. The cello is the abbreviated version of the Italian word, violoncello, which means little violone. The violone is the bass. Notable cellists include: Yo Yo Ma, Msistlav Rostropovich, Pablo Casals and Mischa Maisky. If you're interested in listening to some great recordings, listen to the Haydn Cello Concerto No.3 and Six Suites for Unaccompanied Suites, by Bach (especially the Bourree from the 3rd Suite; Rostropovich's recording on YouTube is awesome!)

The viola on the other hand is the alto voice of the string family. It is larger than a violin. A 3/4 size viola is approx. the size of a 4/4 violin. The viola has four strings A-D-G and C and is a fifth lower than the violin. The viola can be played with a bow or by pizzicato.The viola's tone ranges between the violin and the cello but the low and rich sound sets it apart from the high pitched graceful sound of a violin. The viola is played identically to the violin.

Answer 2

cello burns slower! nah kiddin, cellos have are bigger and are played with the neck resting on your shoulder in a sitting position. also the playing range is lower than a viola (C2 to C5) they also use bass clef other than violas that use alto or viola clef. A violas playing position is extremely similar to the violin playing position with the bottom resting on your shoulder while the player holds the neck.

Answer 3

Similarities: They are both stringedinstruments. They are both found in an orchestra. They are both played with a bow. They are both very beautiful instruments. They also both have a bridge. The basic structure is also very similar.

Differences: The size is the mostnoticeable difference. The cello is a lot bigger. The position they are played in is different too. A cello bow is somewhat different from a violin bow. The cello bridge is a lot larger than the violin bridge too. The violin has achin rest, and the cello does not. However, a cello player may need a rock stop while a violinist never will while playing the violin.

Hope this helps!

Answer 4

The cello is similar to the viola because of the string. There are 4 strings which are C,G,D,A, whereas violin and bass have G,D,A,E or E,A,D,G.The cello is one octave lower than the viola.

Answer 5

double bass

Answer 6

ExCUSE MEH? The violin should NEVER be to viola. Have you ever listened for the difference?

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