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  1. Cello - Wikipedia

    • As a solo instrument, the cello uses its whole range, from baritone to soprano, and in chamber music, such as string quartets and the orchestra 's string section, it often plays the bass part, where it may be reinforced an octave lower by the double basses. See more

    Other namesVioloncello
    Developedc. 1660 from bass violin
    Overview

    The violoncello , normally simply abbreviated as cello (/ˈtʃɛloʊ/ CHEL-oh), is a middle pitched bowed (sometimes plucked and occasionally hit) string instrument of the violin family. Its four strings are usually tunedSee more

    Etymology

    The name cello is derived from the ending of the Italian violoncello, which means "little violone". Violone ("big viola") was a large-sized member of viol (viola da gamba) family or the violin (viola da braccio) family. The term "vi… See more

     
  1. A cello is a large stringed instrument, related to the viola, violin, double bass, and bass violin. The name cello is a shortening of violoncello, and is sometimes written with an apostrophe as ‘cello. The cello is usually played with a bow, as the violin, although it may also be plucked.
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    cello, also called violoncello, French violoncelle, German cello or violoncello, bass musical instrument of the violin group, with four strings, pitched C–G–D–A upward from two octaves below middle C. The cello, about 27.5 inches (70 cm) long (47 inches [119 cm] with the neck), has proportionally deeper ribs and a shorter neck than the violin.
    What is a Cello Instrument? Large stringed instruments like the viola, violin, double bass, and bass violin are linked to the cello. The word cello, a contraction of violoncello, is frequently transcribed as “cello.” Like the violin, the cello is typically played with a bow.
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  2. What Is a Cello and How It Differs from Other String Instruments

     
  3. The cello: a comprehensive guide | Classical Music

    Read on for our comprehensive guide to the cello, one of the orchestra's most soulful and sonorous instruments. We go into the features of the cello, and its role in a symphony orchestra. We then look at its appearance and how to play …

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