Abstract
THOUGH the violin has been in use for more than three centuries, its position is still unassailed and many of its secrets still remain unfathomed. Though outstripped in fullness of tone by the trumpet, the human voice, and even the clarinet, the violin by virtue of other qualities retains its leading position in the orchestra. Thus, whereas the organ excels in sustaining musical sounds and the piano offers perfect freedom for instant emphasis, the violin is equally at ease in sustaining sounds and accenting any desired rhythm. Again, the violin is capable of those graces or embellishments, the portamento and the tremolo. It is also susceptible of a special refinement of expression and individuality of tone.
Bow Instruments, their Form and Construction.
J. W. Giltay. Issued into English by the author in co-operation with E. van der Straeton. Pp. x + 129. (London: William Reeves, 83 Charing Cross Road, n.d.) Paper, 6s. 6d.; cloth, 8s. 6d.
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B., E. Bow Instruments, their Form and Construction. Nature 113, 852–853 (1924). https://doi.org/10.1038/113852a0
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1038/113852a0
