violin
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But the violin belonged to his grandfather Ernst Baerwald — and it plays an important role in his recently published debut novel “The Fire Agent.”
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026
When a violin string is plucked, it produces a main tone along with a series of overtones.
From Science Daily • May 19, 2026
At five-years-old she was playing the piano and by 12 she was singing and playing violin.
From BBC • May 17, 2026
A vibrating violin behind a fiery curtain and a song about star-crossed planets are among the favourites to win this year's Eurovision Song Contest.
From Barron's • May 15, 2026
Isa paused from her violin playing and looked up at Jessie.
From "The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street" by Karina Yan Glaser
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Musical Instruments - Introductory
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