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The arco violin technique can be used on a wide variety of stringed instruments such as the violin, viola, cello or double bass. Using a bow creates a long and sustained sound, allowing the notes to melt into one another.
What does arco mean in viola?
: with the bow —usually used as a direction in music for players of stringed instruments — compare pizzicato.
What does Acro mean with violin?
Arco. Acro simply means to play your violin with the bow. The sign is most commonly used to let you know to switch and use the bow after playing pizzicato with your finger.
Are violas C instruments?
Clef. ... The violin is played in the Treble Clef. The violin is known as the 'soprano voice' and is the highest instrument in the string family. The viola uses the Alto Clef, or C Clef.
