Is it a coincidence that the length of the body of a violin is pretty exactly one fifth of the wave length of its lowest note?

1. Does the size of a violin matter?
2. How long is the body of a violin?
3. What makes the violin unique?
4. How does the shape of a violin affect its sound?

Does the size of a violin matter?

Most adults (and some children from around age 10) will require a full-size violin. It depends on the length of your arm and what you feel you can hold comfortably.

How long is the body of a violin?

The body length (not including the neck) of a full-size, or 4⁄4, violin is 356 mm (14.0 in), smaller in some 17th-century models. A 3⁄4 violin's body length is 335 mm (13.2 in), and a 1⁄2 size is 310 mm (12.2 in).

What makes the violin unique?

Every violin has small differences from other instruments that make it unique. ... There is also the vocal quality, this is the voice of the instrument and how it sounds like a human voice. A human choral tone is often desirable as it feels more human and capable of conveying emotion and feeling.

How does the shape of a violin affect its sound?

The researchers found that a key feature affecting a violin's sound is the shape and length of its "f-holes," the f-shaped openings through which air escapes: The more elongated these are, the more sound a violin can produce.