bass viol

Meanings

• noun

  A large bowed stringed musical instrument, similar to a cello but smaller and with a longer neck and a smaller body.

  - "The bass viol adds a deep, rich tone to the orchestra."
  - "The composer wrote a part specifically for the bass viol in the symphony."

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Synonyms

bass fiddle , bass violin , bull fiddle , contrabass , doghouse bass , double bass , stand-up bass , string bass , upright bass

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Variants

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bass viol , bass viols

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Etymology

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The term 'bass viol' comes from the Italian 'violoncello basso', meaning 'big bass violin'. It is also sometimes called the 'double bass viol' or simply 'viola da gamba bass'.

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Trivia

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1. The bass viol has six strings, compared to the four strings of a typical viola da gamba.

2. The first known representation of a bass viol is in a painting from 1515.

3. The bass viol was often used in Renaissance and Baroque music to provide the bass line and to add harmonic support to the melody.

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1. viola da gamba: A family of plucked stringed musical instruments that includes the bass viol. The viola da gamba has a long neck and a round body and is played with a bow or with the fingers.

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Culture

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The bass viol has a rich history in Western classical music, particularly in the Baroque period. It was often used as a solo instrument and in chamber music ensembles. In the 18th and 19th centuries, it was largely replaced by the double bass in orchestras, but it continues to be used in some genres, such as early music and folk music.

How to Memorize "bass viol"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a large, curved instrument with a long neck and a small body, like a cross between a cello and a violin. Visualize the bow being drawn across the strings to produce a deep, resonant sound.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the bass viol with the rich, deep sound it produces. Think of it as the 'deep voice' of the string family.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the acronym BIG VIOLET: Bass Instrument, Large, Viola, Old, Long, Early, Timbre.

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