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For a violin (or any string instrument in general), rubbing the bow across the metal strings is the source of the sound. Rubbing the bow across the string causes it to vibrate at a certain frequency, depending on the note that the string is tuned to. The strings themselves are not able to amplify themselves though, so the vibrations move through the wood.
The upper piece of wood is made of very springy spruce, which vibrates with the string and amplifies it a bit, also changing the tone of the sound which is what we hear. The back is maple, which is strong and makes the sound even louder. Other parts of the instrument also play specific roles, but sound is generally produced by moving the string then amplifying it through the wood.
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How can you describe the sound of the violin?
the sound of a violin is said to most closely resemble the sound of a human voice
What does a bass violin sound like?
There is no such thing as a bass violin. It is simply called a bass. It has a very deep sound.
What does a flute sound compare to?
It compares to a violin, but with a smoother sound.
How does the player start the sound of the violin?
The player starts the sound of a violin by putting its bow on the strings either upward or downward relaxingly.
Why the c natural on a string on the violin sound so bad compared to other notes?
If you put a viola c string on a violin, it will probably sound like a rubber band because the violin is not big enough to allow the sound to develop.
When was The Sound of the Violin in My Lai created?
The Sound of the Violin in My Lai was created in 1998.
What is the duration of The Sound of the Violin in My Lai?
The duration of The Sound of the Violin in My Lai is 1920.0 seconds.
How can you describe the sound of the violin?
the sound of a violin is said to most closely resemble the sound of a human voice
Can electric violin produce sound without an amp?
It depends on your electric violin. A hollow-body violin with an acoustic pickup (basically, a traditional violin with a microphone built into it) will make sound just like a standard acoustic violin. A solid-body electric violin will make sound without an amp...but unless you're the violin player, you won't hear it.
What does a bass violin sound like?
There is no such thing as a bass violin. It is simply called a bass. It has a very deep sound.
Is a 1920 Italian violin better than a 1750 British violin?
No. The older the violin, the better the sound.
When a string of a violin is played with a bow the violin vibrates in a what?
The string makes the sound post vibrate, therefore the sound comes out the f-holes, which are on both sides of the violin.
How do you make a low A sound on a violin?
Put your first finger on the G string (very left). That is the lowest A sound for the violin.
Which stringed instrument makes the highest sound?
The smallest one which is the violin
What does a flute sound compare to?
It compares to a violin, but with a smoother sound.
How does the player start the sound of the violin?
The player starts the sound of a violin by putting its bow on the strings either upward or downward relaxingly.
Why the c natural on a string on the violin sound so bad compared to other notes?
If you put a viola c string on a violin, it will probably sound like a rubber band because the violin is not big enough to allow the sound to develop.
