Violin in the Spotlight
The violin is a stringed instrument. It is the smallest instrument in the string family. Learn about the parts of a violin.
1. Neck
A player holds the violin by the neck. He or she presses the strings in different places to play different notes.
2. Strings
A violin has four strings. Each string has a different thickness. Each makes a different sound.
3. Bow
A violin is played with a bow. Bows are made of wood and horsehair. A player holds the wooden stick. He or she slides the horsehair across the strings.
4. Body
This is the violin’s body. A player holds it between his or her chin and shoulder. The body is hollow. This makes the sound louder.
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