Cello

The cello (/ˈtʃɛloʊ/ CHEL-oh; plural celli or cellos) or violoncello (/ˌvaɪələnˈtʃɛloʊ/ VY-ə-lən-CHEL-oh; Italian pronunciation: [vjolonˈtʃɛllo]) is the bass member of the violin family. Cellos are played in an upright position, with it's weight supported by a metal peg at it's bottom end. As well as similar instruments such as the viola and violin, a cello is played using a bow, a wooden stick with a string. A person who plays the cello is called a “cellist”. The cello is a very popular instrument. It belongs to the string family. It has many uses: as a solo instrument, in chamber music and also in orchestras.
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