What four things does a violin a cello a double bass a viola and a harp have in common?

Answer 1

All of these instruments have strings on them. However, the notes for these instruments are measured differently. The violin and double bass are measured in treble clef, viola is measured in alto clef and is the only instrument that does measure in alto clef, and the cello measures in bass clef.

Answer 2

They are all of the violin family. They all have a similar shape, 4 strings, no frets, and are played with a bow (usually made from horse hair).

The octobass is also a member of the violin family, but due to its large size and unwieldy character it is quite uncommon.

Answer 3

They are all string instruments. They are all played in an orchestra, but they can all also be played as solo instruments. The cello and bass music is written on the Bass clef. The violin music is written on the treble clef. They are all made of wood. They all have strings, a neck, a bridge, tuning pegs, and a scroll. Obviously, they are all different sizes. The violin, the smallest of the three, also has the highest sound. The cello is the middle child on both of them. Has a medium range and is the middle sized instrument. The bass has the lowest sound and the biggest body. The Bass and cello both have endpins and are played between the legs. The violin and bass have fin tuners, while the bass does not.