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The violoncello (/ ˌ v aɪ ə l ə n ˈ tʃ ɛ l oʊ / VY-ə-lən-CHEL-oh, Italian pronunciation: [vjolonˈtʃɛllo]), often simply abbreviated as cello (/ ˈ tʃ ɛ l oʊ / CHEL-oh), is a bowed (sometimes plucked and occasionally hit) string instrument of the violin family. Its four strings are usually tuned in perfect fifths: from low to ...
- List of Cellists
Pablo Casals, considered to be one of the most influential...
- Cello technique
The cello is famous as its melodic, deep and rich timbre. It...
- Cello Suites (Bach)
The six Cello Suites, BWV 1007–1012, are suites for...
- List of Cellists
The cello is an instrument used to play music. Its name comes from the Italian language, so it is pronounced “chello”. The full word is violoncello, but when speaking, people normally call it the “cello”. A person who plays the cello is called a “cellist”. The cello is a very popular instrument.
The cello is famous as its melodic, deep and rich timbre. It is one of the most important instruments in symphony orchestra, chamber music, and even solo aspect. Different players in different countries have their own playing style.
The six Cello Suites, BWV 1007–1012, are suites for unaccompanied cello by Johann Sebastian Bach (1685–1750). They are some of the most frequently performed solo compositions ever written for cello.
For centuries, the cello has been a staple of musical composition, with its rich, mellow tones appearing in everything from Bach's Suites to traditional folk songs. For many music lovers, though,...
cello, bass musical instrument of the violin group, with four strings, pitched C–G–D–A upward from two octaves below middle C. The cello, about 27.5 inches (70 cm) long (47 inches [119 cm] with the neck), has proportionally deeper ribs and a shorter neck than the violin.
Our historical guide to the cello: its invention, evolution and famous cello makers.
