The Cello: a Versatile Stringed Instrument

The video tutorial provides an in-depth look at the cello, a string instrument larger than a violin, with four strings tuned in perfect fifths. It traces the cello's origins from the bass violin of the 16th and 17th centuries and explains its role in producing low tones in music. The tutorial covers how the cello is played using a bow or by plucking the strings, and its physical features like the endpin. It discusses the cello's place in orchestras, chamber groups, and string quartets, highlighting its role in famous concertos by composers like Richard Strauss and Tchaikovsky. The video also touches on the cello's occasional use in popular music, featuring in songs by The Beatles and The Beach Boys.

What distinguishes a cello from a violin at first glance?

• It has more strings.

• It is smaller in size.

• It has a pin sticking out of its body.

• It is played with a different type of bow.

Which family of musical instruments does the cello belong to?

• Brass family

• Percussion family

• Violin family

• Woodwind family

In an orchestra, where is the cello section typically seated?

• In the center of the stage

• Opposite the violin section

• Next to the percussion section

• Behind the woodwind section

What is the role of the principal cellist in an orchestra?

• To conduct the orchestra

• To lead the cello section and play solos

• To tune the instruments

• To play the piano

Which famous band featured the cello in their song 'Yesterday'?

• The Rolling Stones

• The Beach Boys

• The Beatles

• The Who