Violin Family (Noun)
Meaning
(music) the family of bowed stringed instruments.
Classification
Nouns denoting groupings of people or objects.
Examples
- The violin family, consisting of violins, violas, and cellos, is often featured in classical music compositions.
- Many stringed instruments within the violin family were crafted in Italy during the baroque period.
- Historically, the violin family has included the lira da braccio and the viola d'amore, although they are less common today.
- Developments in string and bow technology have greatly enhanced the sound quality of the violin family throughout history.
- The instruments of the violin family have become an integral part of various forms of traditional and folk music worldwide.