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Violin

Facts about the Violin :
NAME : Violin
FAMILY : String
PITCH RANGE : At least 3 octaves
MATERIAL : Wood, with steel strings
SIZE : Variable but the body is usually around 14 anches (36cm) long
ORIGINS : The violin evolved from the Rebec and Lira da braccio.
The earliest true four stringed violins were probably in use in Europe by the early part of the century
CLASSIFICATION : Chordophone - an instrument that produces its sounds from the vibration of strings
DID YOU KNOW : A violin has to be constructed to with stand the strong downward force exerted by its 4 strings on the bridge,
which can amount to as much as 17lbs (7.7kgs)