Assertion: orchestra's violin | /r/CapableOf | play the melody
Facets:
value: often
type: TEMPORAL
value: in sixths
type: TEMPORAL
value: in thirds
type: TEMPORAL
Source sentences:
text: The simplest answer is to say that usually the second violins play a supportive role harmonically and rhythmically to the first violins which often play the melody and the highest line of the string section.
text: When the first violins play a melody, the composer can have the second violins double the melody an octave below, or have the second violins play a harmony part (often in thirds and sixths).
text: When the first violins play a melody, the composer can have the second violins double the melody an octave below, or have the second violins play a harmony part (often in thirds and sixths).
text: Often the second violins have to come out of the musical texture and play the melody themselves or play in unison with the first violins.
text: First violins often play the melody, while second violins alternate between melody and harmony.