violin
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The violin in Baerwald’s hands was the one his German-Jewish grandfather played as a Japanese prisoner of war in the Bandō camp at Tokushima during World War I. “It’s a very serviceable violin,” Baerwald notes.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026
When a violin string is plucked, it produces a main tone along with a series of overtones.
From Science Daily • May 19, 2026
At five-years-old she was playing the piano and by 12 she was singing and playing violin.
From BBC • May 17, 2026
Forget the violin teacher who told you to focus on each note.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026
Chester explained that when he looked out the window, he saw Professor Mickelwhite, our next door neighbor, playing the violin in his living room.
From "Bunnicula" by Deborah Howe and James Howe
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Musical Instruments - Introductory
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