History of the Violin

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The violin is both a work of art and a musical instrument. Its complex and often disputed history is explored in this paper. The paper begins by introducing the instrument and then discusses a brief history of its development. The violin's construction is examined as well as its sound, tone and acoustics.
Introduction
History of the Violin
Violin Construction
Sound, Tone and Acoustics
Conclusions/Analysis

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"The violin is one of the most remarkable and at the same time complex of string instruments. One cannot argue that the violin of today is both a work of art and a musical instrument that must be appreciated for its complexity and brilliance. The quality of sound and tonal differentiations produced when playing depend on many factors, including the construction of the actual instrument itself and the skill of the player.
The history of the violin is long and highly debated. There are those that claim the violin has been in existence since early biblical times, whereas others argue that the true violin as we know it today did not emerge until the mid 17th to eighteenth centuries. These differences in opinion are due largely to one's interpretation of the violin."

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