A more commonly used named than Violincello, a string instrument that is played sitting down. It is held in between the knees and supsended off of the ground by an end pin. It is made of mostly wood and has four strings, A,D,G, and C. Traditionally, the strings were made from cat intestines, but now makers have moved onto steel and other synthetic materials. It is tuned an octave lower than the viola and one octave higher than the cello bass. It is said to be the instrument that most resembles the human voice, with its deep, rich tone. Famous cellist include Yo-Yo Ma, Rasputina featuring three cellist, and Apocalyptica featuring four.
1. The cello sounds beautiful.
2. That cellist sure has talent.
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my fav instrument ever! The cellists are the coolest kids in orchestra, not like the stuck up violins, shy violists, or- Actually, the bassists are pretty cool, too!
Awesome Cello Player: No, I can't do the dishes, I still haven't
learned the Goltermann Rondo, and I have a lesson tomorrow,
a masterclass on Wednesday, and my seating audition is next
Saturday. Jeez.
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A beautiful bowed, four stringed insrtument, played between the knees. it's in the tuning of C. it's strings are (from highest to lowest) A,D,G,C. it usually plays harmony or backround but is often featured in concertos and sonatas.
Yo-Yo Ma is a Cellist.
Rasputina is a band featuring 3 cellos.
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NOT A BIG VIOLIN!!!!
also the best instrument there is :)
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instruments that are often given the backing part as they are too good/powerful to play the melody. Plz its for you own safety that you don't hear how good we actually are...
ALSO...
I'm not biased but... cello players are hot.
e.g. me :)
stupid person: cellos are BAD instruments!
even stupider person: what's a cellist
An intellectual: a big violin
A more commonly used named than Violoncello, a string instrument that is played sitting down. It is held in between the knees and supsended off of the ground by an end pin. It is made of mostly wood and has four strings, A,D,G, and C. Traditionally, the strings were made from cat or pig intestines, but now makers have moved onto steel and other synthetic materials. It is tuned an octave lower than the viola. It is said to be the instrument that most resembles the human voice, with its deep, rich tone. Famous cellist include Yo-Yo Ma, Rasputina featuring three cellist, and Apocalyptica featuring four.
the cello is a bass instrument
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