viola (Alto of modern violin family)

~ String instrument

Description

It is known by many names, based on the full "alto de viola da braccio": "alto", "bratsch (braccio)", "viola", etc.
It is the alto member of the modern violin family and a principal member of the symphony orchestra.

Relationships

used in:western classical
subtypes:violotta
derivations:electric viola
violoncello piccolo (for violoncello use "cello")
part of:piano quartet (ensemble of piano, violin, viola and cello) (amount: 1)
string quartet (ensemble of 1st violin, 2nd violin, viola and cello) (amount: 1)
string quintet (ensemble of 2 violins, viola, cello and a fifth string instrument) (amount: 1-2)
string trio (ensemble of violin, viola and cello) (amount: 1)
violin family (Modern violin family)
Wikidata:Q80284 [info]
other databases:https://saisaibatake.ame-zaiku.com/gakki/gakki_main_viola.html [info]