Cello is a member of the Violin family.
Similar to Violins in structure, Cellos too are bowed
instruments.
However, cello bow is thicker than a violin bow.
Cellos are heavier than violins
and are believed to be the second largest bowed string...
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Cello is a member of the Violin family.
Similar to Violins in structure, Cellos too are bowed
instruments.
However, cello bow is thicker than a violin bow.
Cellos are heavier than violins
and are believed to be the second largest bowed string instrument.
Cellos also have four
strings, tuned in fifths.
One of the most common groupings in any string quartet comprises
of a cello, a viola and two violins.
A cello’s lowest note is 2 octaves below middle C.
Cellos
are mainly used as solo instruments or as a member of the string section of an orchestra.
Due to the similarity between the tone of Cello and violin, they are often used in
combination with each other.
A cello player is known as a cellist.
Unlike Violins, Cellos are played by placing the
instrument between the knees in a sitting posture.
Unlike Violins, Cellos have an endpin
resting that enables a cellist to rest the Cello on floor for support.
Cello is often associated
with European classical music.
Though the instrum
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