MERCHANTS of VENICE.

The article illustrates the significant role Venice played in the development of bowed stringed instruments. Topics include the classification of instrument makers in Venice, with distinctions made between those who crafted bowed instruments (lireri) and plucked instruments (liuderi); the cultural i...

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Publicado en:Strad Vol. 135; no. 1616; pp. 26 - 33
Autor principal: Pio, Stefano
Formato: Artículo
Publicado: Newsquest Specialist Media Dec2024
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Sumario:The article illustrates the significant role Venice played in the development of bowed stringed instruments. Topics include the classification of instrument makers in Venice, with distinctions made between those who crafted bowed instruments (lireri) and plucked instruments (liuderi); the cultural impact of the Scuole Grandi; and the evolution of the violin's ancestors within consort groups known as Violoni, which transformed instrumental practices and influenced music in England.