Contains a brief history of the string instrument, details on how it's played, and information on when it was popular.

Read a detailed, illustrated history of the viol, read about ancient luthiers and compositions, explore a discography, or browse a photo gallery.

Listen to a WAV-formatted audio file of the pronunciation of the word. Find a definition of the string instrument and details on when it was in vogue.

Offers a brief history of the bowed string instrument, plus details on its features and how its played.