Cello - Wikipedia The violoncello ( ˌvaɪələnˈtʃɛloʊ ⓘ VY-ə-lən-CHEL-oh, Italian pronunciation: [vjolonˈtʃɛllo]), [1] commonly abbreviated as cello ( ˈtʃɛloʊ CHEL-oh), is a medium-low pitched bowed (sometimes plucked and occasionally hit) string instrument of the violin family
The cello: a comprehensive guide - Classical Music What is a cello? The cello, or violoncello, is a bowed stringed instrument and the larger, lower pitched cousin of the violin and viola Its larger cousin is the double bass Like the violin and viola, the cello generally has four strings, made of steel, nylon or gut, which can be played with a bow or plucked with the fingers
Cello vs. Violoncello — What’s the Difference? Cello and violoncello refer to the same string instrument, but "cello" is the commonly used abbreviation, while "violoncello" is the formal, full name