Violin

The soprano of the string family/Everyday Objects

The violin has been making audiences weep since the 16th century. A standard full-size violin is just under 60 cm long and weighs less than half a kilogram, yet it can fill a concert hall with sound. Stradivari violins from the early 1700s sell for tens of millions of dollars, and scientists are still arguing about what makes them special. The four strings are tuned to G3, D4, A4, and E5.