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Violins were a type of small stringed musical instrument.[4] They were also called fiddles.[1]

Description[]

Violins were approximately 2 feet (0.61 meters) in length and had four, occasionally five, strings. These strings created[4] mellow[2] musical tones when they were stroked with a bow. Playing the instrument involved tucking it under one's chin, near the collarbone, holding it with one hand while they worked the bow with the other.[4] Some of the violins found in the Western Heartlands were made out of cedar and burled walnut wood.

Notable Users[]

Individuals[]

Races & Sentient Creatures[]

  • The cricket-like sprites known as grigs were masters of the fiddle. By playing a fiddle, they could compel creatures within 30 feet (9.1 meters) to dance uncontrollably, to the point of exhaustion.[7][8][9][10] They could fashion tiny grig fiddles that would work for others, and their master fiddles were exquisite instruments capable of producing the most beautiful music, and granted grigs many of the powers of great bards.[5]
  • Violins were a greatly favored instrument among elves, who loved their mellow sound.[2]

Settlements & Nations[]

  • The cities of Waterdeep and Selgaunt harbored craftsmen, many of whom were elven, capable of making high-quality violins. They could be ordered from Aurora's Whole Realms Catalogue, from which master-quality violins were also available for special orders and custom prices.[2]

Appendix[]

See Also[]

  • Rebec, another stringed instrument that was considered to be a precursor of violins.

Appearances[]

Novels
The Rose of Sarifal
Video Games
Baldur's Gate III

External Links[]

Smallwikipedialogo Violin article at Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia.
Smallwikipedialogo Fiddle article at Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia.

References[]

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