The Violin

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The violin is one of the most beautiful instruments ever. It comes from the string family and has a pitch range of at least three octaves. The violin's size varies, but it's usually fourteen inches or thirty-six centimeters long. They are made of some of the finest wood and strings that are usually steel. The violin is considered a chorophone since it is an instrument that produces sounds from the vibrations of strings.

More and more people are playing the violin today. It has become one of the most widely played instruments.



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