Welcome at our page about the cello. A bowed string instrument of the violin family, pitched lower than the viola but higher than the double bass. Unlike the violin and viola, however, the larger cello (or violoncello) is held between the knees and supported by a metal endpin that extends from its bottom to the floor. It consists of four strings (pitched five notes apart) suspended over a long fingerboard and large resonating body of wood. The strings are sounded by drawing a bow of horsehair across them. It first appeared after 1500 in Italy along with the violin and viola. First used as a bass accompaniment, it became a solo instrument because of its expressive tone.
Nice Cello Links :
The Internet Cello Society.
Cello Enthusiasts.
A nice site about Yo-Yo Ma.
Sony's page about Rostropovich.
Surf our pages :
Our page with Cello Pictures.
Our page about Jacqueline Du Pré.
Our Page about Great Composers.
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