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- Which instrument is most like the human voice?
- Is the cello like the human voice?
- Why does the cello sound so good?
- Why is the human voice a musical instrument?
Which instrument is most like the human voice?
For cellist Steven Isserlis (2011), the cello is “the instrument most like a human voice”.
Is the cello like the human voice?
The cello is said to have the same range as the human voice. This feature gives it the power to evoke instinctual emotions. Songs can be transcribed from voice to cello, and the voice can find itself even within the sound of steel strings.
Why does the cello sound so good?
The cello produces the best sound
Not as whiney as the violin, not too low like the bass, but deeply layered and rich. ... The reason behind this is because the cello's range is quite similar to a person's vocal range. Its wide range means it can really sing.
Why is the human voice a musical instrument?
The human voice can be thought of as the ultimate melodic instrument, because it is capable of instant expression with no instrument required to translate thoughts and feelings into sound. ... Many times in music, instruments imitate the human voice because of its pure expression and feeling.
