Life is better when you have a Cello
The Coolest Instrument
Played by a cellist or violoncellist, it enjoys a large solo repertoire
with and without accompaniment, as well as numerous concerti. As a solo
instrument, the cello uses its whole range, from bass to soprano, and in
chamber music such as string quartets and the orchestra's string
section, it often plays the bass part, where it may be reinforced an
octave lower by the double basses. Figured bass music of the Baroque-era
typically assumes a cello, viola da gamba or bassoon as part of the
basso continuo group alongside chordal instruments such as organ,
harpsichord, lute or theorbo. Cellos are found in many other ensembles,
from modern Chinese orchestras to cello rock bands.
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