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What is the term used to describe hitting the strings of a violin with the bow?
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∙ 14y ago
The Violin, Viola, Cello, and String Bass are the four common instruments that are used in an orchestra that require the use of a bow. Other less standard instruments involved in orchestras such as Electric Bass, Banjo, and even sometimes a Mandolin, also require the use of a bow.
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 13y agobecause it looks like a bow and arrow except a violin bow cant bend like a bow and arrow
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∙ 14y agoI think that the term is plucking. I'm not that sure so Google it. Or ask a violinist you know.
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∙ 14y agoUsing a bow on string instruments is called arco.
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∙ 13y agoUsing a bow on the strings called Arco; plucking the strings is called Pizzicato.
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∙ 16y agoArco.
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∙ 14y agoyes
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The correct term for a person or people playing the first violin part is "first violinist(s)", although they are commonly referred to as "first violins".
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The term violinist applies to either men or women who play the violin.
What was the orcestria?
The typical symphony orchestra consists of four groups of related musical instruments called the woodwinds, brass, percussion, and strings (violin, viola, cello and double bass). ... The term concertorchestramay also be used, as in the BBC ConcertOrchestraand the RTÉ Concert Orchestra.
How did the violin get its name?
The word "violin" comes to us through the Romance languages from the Middle Latin word vitula, meaning "stringed instrument"; this word may also be the source of the Germanic "fiddle".
In music what is it called when you pluck a string?
"String piano" is a term that describes unconventional extended pianistic techniques that involves using the strings in other ways than hitting one of the piano's keys. Plucking the piano's strings (with a plectrum for example, I don't recommend using your fingers directly) is one such technique and it's use is not often seen except in modern art music and film scores. If you are to explain this technique you could either just say "pluck the strings" or "pizzicato" (this term is used on other instruments as well, such as the violin, so it could cause confusion if you are not specific that you are talking about the piano). Since a lot of pianists may not come in touch with extended piano techniques, they can be skeptic if you want to give thim a score to play which involves plucking the strings. Others think it's just fun to use the piano in this unexpected way.
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What is a woman called who plays the violin?
The term violinist applies to either men or women who play the violin.
What was the orcestria?
The typical symphony orchestra consists of four groups of related musical instruments called the woodwinds, brass, percussion, and strings (violin, viola, cello and double bass). ... The term concertorchestramay also be used, as in the BBC ConcertOrchestraand the RTÉ Concert Orchestra.
How did the violin get its name?
The word "violin" comes to us through the Romance languages from the Middle Latin word vitula, meaning "stringed instrument"; this word may also be the source of the Germanic "fiddle".
In music what is it called when you pluck a string?
"String piano" is a term that describes unconventional extended pianistic techniques that involves using the strings in other ways than hitting one of the piano's keys. Plucking the piano's strings (with a plectrum for example, I don't recommend using your fingers directly) is one such technique and it's use is not often seen except in modern art music and film scores. If you are to explain this technique you could either just say "pluck the strings" or "pizzicato" (this term is used on other instruments as well, such as the violin, so it could cause confusion if you are not specific that you are talking about the piano). Since a lot of pianists may not come in touch with extended piano techniques, they can be skeptic if you want to give thim a score to play which involves plucking the strings. Others think it's just fun to use the piano in this unexpected way.
