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The viola is a member of the string family, sitting side-by-side with the violins, the cellos, and the string bass sections of the orchestra. Together they can play in infinite combinations depending on what the music requires.
In many orchestral pieces, the most important feature of the viola is that it is the "inner voice." It provides harmony and support for the violins, which are often in charge of the melody.
But this is not always the case. In several pieces, the violas have moments of great melodic importance, and can sometimes even steal the show. Composers such as Johannes Brahms even wrote works where the violas replaced the violins, for example in the orchestral "Serenade Number 2 in A, Op.16."
The violas work closely with the cellos and basses providing rhythmic support to the orchestra as well. The more pieces you listen to, the more aware you will become that every instrument can play many different roles in an orchestral work.
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Musical instruments beginning with the letter v?
violin, viola
What does cuentame sobre tu viola mean in English?
Tell me about your viola (musical insturment).
What is lavio unscrambled?
Viola a musical instrument
Which musical instruments can david bowie play?
Guitar, piano, saxophone, stylophone, harmonica, ukulele, viola, cello, drums, percussion
Is viola a food?
No; it is a musical instrument, similar to a violin.
How do you play the musical instrument baritune?
If you are referring to the stringed instrument that is anatomically similar to a Viola, then you play it as a Viola
Musical instruments beginning with the letter v?
violin, viola
What does cuentame sobre tu viola mean in English?
Tell me about your viola (musical insturment).
What is lavio unscrambled?
Viola a musical instrument
Which musical instruments can david bowie play?
Guitar, piano, saxophone, stylophone, harmonica, ukulele, viola, cello, drums, percussion
Is viola a food?
No; it is a musical instrument, similar to a violin.
What Plant name same as musical instrument?
Viola
Can you play if i die young on the viola?
No i can not play If I Die Young on the viola
What musical instrumentis related to a cello?
Violin, viola, bass
What is used to play on a musical instrument that starts with the letter v?
instruments that start with v include violin and viola.
Name a musical instrument that is difficult to play?
both violin and viola are very difficult instruments to play, as a lot of thought has to go into posture, position (a seemingly unnatral one), bowhold, and fingering.
Who won the Tony Award for Actress in a Leading Role in a Play in 2010?
The 2010 Best Actress in a Leading Role in a Play Tony went to Viola Davis. She received the award for her performance as Rose in the revival of Fences.
