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Viol

The viol, or viola da gamba (.mw-parser-output .IPA-label-small{font-size:85%}.mw-parser-output .references .IPA-label-small,.mw-parser-output .infobox .IPA-label-small,.mw-parser-output .navbox .IPA-label-small{font-size:100%}Italian: [ˈvjɔːla da (ɡ)ˈɡamba, viˈɔːla -]), or informally gamba, is a bowed and fretted string instrument that is played da…

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Developed
Late 15th century from the vihuela
Hornbostel–Sachs classification
321.322-71 (Composite chordophone sounded by a bow)
Other names
Viola da gamba gamba (informal)

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related to New compositions · 48
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related to Further reading · 40
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related to Modern era · 31
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related to Similar names and common confusions · 26
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related to Electric instruments · 23
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related to history · 18
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related to Popularity · 18
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related to Construction · 14
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related to External links · 13
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related to Treatises · 10
Viol → Agricola, Ain, Descriptions, Gerle, Judenkünig, Musica, Musica Teusch, Sebastian Virdung, Teutsch, Vunderwaisung

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viols viola da gamba instruments instrument violin bass century also music de early family modern vihuela new used lute consort

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ViolDevelopedLate 15th century from the vihuela1.00infobox
ViolHornbostel–Sachs classification321.322-71 (Composite chordophone sounded by a bow)1.00infobox
ViolOther namesViola da gamba gamba (informal)1.00infobox
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William Byrdinstance ofwith composers0.80text
John Dowlandinstance ofwith composers0.80text
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during the reign of King Charles Iinstance ofwith composers0.80text
John Jenkinsinstance ofwith composers0.80text
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