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The cello is the base of the violin family. Its sound is like a violin but low pitched. Its sound is very close to that of a human bass, singing without words. The next deeper instrument of the violin family is called a double bass, which is often played plucked for jazz, but has a very low pitched violin-like sound when bowed.

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Deep, warm, sometimes dirty. It's a glorious sound.

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It sounds like a violin, only lower pitched.

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Wonderful. I know exactly what Jacqueline du Pre meant when at the age of 3 or 4 she said, 'I want the thing that makes that sound'.

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The cello sounds like a big fart.

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like a viola but uhhhhhhh higher pitch?

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What does a cello sound like when played?

A low smooth hum


How is the sound from a cello produced?

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Why is plural of cello not celloes?

cello is short for violoncello which is an italian word that is masculine, and when pluralised the ending changes to -i according to Italian grammar. Hence; one cello, two celli don't say celloes. you will sound like a fool. xx


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Is the sound of the double base higher or lower than that of a cello?

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What produce a lower pitched sound a violin or cello?

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