viol
复数形式
viols
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维奥尔琴, 低音维奥尔琴
an early string instrument similar to a violin, typically featuring six strings and played with a bow
A viol is a stringed instrument with a flat back and sides, similar to a violin but with a wider body and a longer neck. It typically has six or seven strings and is played with a bow. The viol is known for its rich, mellow sound and was commonly used in Renaissance and Baroque music. As an early predecessor to the modern violin, the viol laid the groundwork for the development of violin family instruments. It comes in various sizes, including tenor, bass, and treble, allowing it to play different ranges of music. The viol’s distinct tone and historical significance make it an important instrument in early classical music ensembles.
- Violins were a later development, taking over in the 17th century from the older family of viols which had been more popular.
小提琴是后来的发展,在17世纪取代了更受欢迎的古老维奥尔琴家族。
- The stately chords and melodic lines that emerge from plucked viols produce a mellower tone than bowed string instruments.
从拨动的维奥尔琴中出现的庄严和弦和旋律线比弓弦乐器产生更柔和的音调。
- During the Renaissance and Baroque eras, consorts of viols were a common ensemble and helped shape what is now known as viol technique.
在文艺复兴和巴洛克时期,维奥尔琴合奏是一种常见的合奏形式,并帮助塑造了现在所谓的维奥尔琴技术。