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The origins of the cello can be traced back to the lira (or lyra) of the 9th century CE, a bowed instrument used in the Byzantine Empire. It spread through Europe in the 11th and 12th centuries and became the cello. The lira is also an ancestor of the violin.
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∙ 13y agoThe English word cello comes to us from the 1876 shortening/translation of the Italian wordvioloncello.
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∙ 12y agoJagues Edwin brandenburger called cellophane, cellophane, because it is derived of the two parts, cell- ;from cellulose, and -phane;for diaphane, the french word for transperent.
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∙ 14y agoIs it from Sanskrit origin of Bahu-Leen .. bahu means hand and Leen means alligned.
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What is the difference between a string bass and a cello?
The bass violin was an ancestor of the modern cello. There is no such thing as a bass fiddle. Actually the bass fiddle is just one of many names for the string bass, it's also called a bull fiddle.
Where can I find music that has cello bass piano and drums?
Suite for cello & jazz piano cello: no 06, Cello Fan.
What is cello in Italian?
Cello or Violoncello
What is in cello paper?
your cello mum
What is a cello outfit?
Generally it means a "cello package" of sorts. A cello outfit usually consists of a cello, a bow, rosin, and a case.
What is the difference between a string bass and a cello?
The bass violin was an ancestor of the modern cello. There is no such thing as a bass fiddle. Actually the bass fiddle is just one of many names for the string bass, it's also called a bull fiddle.
Where can I find music that has cello bass piano and drums?
Suite for cello & jazz piano cello: no 06, Cello Fan.
What is the cello dimesions?
The Cello's dimensions vary with size of cello compared to the person.
What is cello in Italian?
Cello or Violoncello
What is in cello paper?
your cello mum
What is a cello outfit?
Generally it means a "cello package" of sorts. A cello outfit usually consists of a cello, a bow, rosin, and a case.
What is the spanish word for cello?
We use the same word: cello.
Who discovered the cello?
The cello was not discovered, it was created.
What is the material of the cello?
The cello is made out of wood.
How many people played the cello?
568 people play cello in Australia 16362 people play cello in the world
Is an electric cello a good beginning string instrument?
The smartest thing to do is start on the violin cello (normal cello) because it is less expensive and then you can get an electric cello!
What is the cello positon in the ochstra?
Cello can be melody sometimes, but Cello is mostly background. It is still a beautiful instrument.
