Strings and Sound
How many strings does your instrument have?
Four.
The hair on the bow is made from this material.
Horsehair.
The curved holes in the top plate that let sound out.
F-holes
These are in the pegbox and are used for tuning.
Pegs.
Chin rest.
What Strings do All instruments Share?
A D G
This part extends from the bottom of the tip to the frog.
Stick.
The part where the player's chin rests.
Chin rest.
The small metal tuners on the tailpiece.
Fine tuners.
The thin black strip on the top of the neck where the fingers press.
Fingerboard.
The part that the strings rest on and that transmits vibration to the body.
Bridge.
The part you hold to control the bow. (Hint: it's the name of an animal).
Frog.
The black piece at the end that holds the strings.
tailpiece.
The smooth wooden part connecting the pegbox and body
Neck
The curved wooden section you rest your shoulder against.
Lower bout.
Which instrument has the lowest string?
Bass - E String
The piece at the end that tightens or loosens the hair.
Screw.
This part is separated into the upper and lower parts. It helps to project the sound.
Upper and lower bout.
This part transfers vibration from the strings into the violin body while also holding them up.
Bridge.
Used on the bow hair
Rosin
You can adjust the pitch of the strings using either of these two parts.
Pegs or fine tuners.
The object rubbed onto the hair to help it grip the strings.
Rosin.
Soundpost
This wooden box-shaped sections holds the tuning pegs and connects to the scroll.
Pegbox.
The curved design at the top of the violin.
Scroll.