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viola da braccio

[Italian, braccio = arm]

The family of of which the modern violin is a member. This family originated in the early Renaissance, and developed alongside the viola da gamba family; it eventually overshadowed the later in popularity due to its brighter, louder, more lively tone.



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Last Updated: 2016-05-04 17:44:43