VVenetian School: Late-Renaissance group of composers in Venice whose
style included polychoral textures and the foundations of orchestrating. Viola: In the violin family,
the alto instrument, played under the chin. Violin: In the violin family,
the soprano instrument played under the chin. Violin Family: A family of four-string instruments originating during
the 17th century, tuned in fifths,
and characterized by rounded backs and shoulders, f-shaped sound holes, and
deep middle bouts.
See violin, viola, cello,
and bass. Votive: A chant or hymn honoring a particular saint, or the Virgin Mary.
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