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Four strings tuned in perfect fifths (G3, D4, A4, E5).
Openings on the top plate that allow sound to project outward. Watch Violine
The modern violin emerged in . It evolved from earlier bowed instruments like the medieval fiddle and the lira da braccio . Throughout the 19th century, structural modifications—such as a more slender neck and increased string tension—were made to produce the stronger, more brilliant tones required for larger concert halls. Learning & Resources Four strings tuned in perfect fifths (G3, D4, A4, E5)