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BY: EMMA, JIMENA AND SARA.

CHELLO

INDEX

1. What is the cello?

2. History

3. Famous players of cello

4. Parts of the cello.5. Curious things about it.

The cello is is a string instrument that belongs to the violin's family. It is considered as the bass of the family of musical instruments that produce sound by means of the vibration of its strings. It is very similar to a violin as to its size, but is larger and is played with the instrument resting on the floor using a peg. Its sound is unmistakable and is of great importance in an orchestra.

WHAT IS THE CELLO?

HISTORY

This instrument emerged in the sixteenth century. It was an instrument very similar to the current one, but it was larger. It had some modifications during its development so it was not a very popular instrument and also. The nineteenth century was the moment of its maximum splendor. At present, the cello has become one of the most important instruments and today is even used in the metal style.

THE 3 MOST IMPORTANT PLAYERS

-Luigi Boccherini -Pablo Casals -Natalia Gutman

FIRST VIDEO

Parts of the chello

CURIOUS THINGS ABOUT IT.

- A good chello can cost you, 1000 euros.- The oldest chello, was created in the XVI, by Andrea Amati. - For an adult, the perfect measure, it is 122cm

SECOND VIDEO