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Preferred term

Viols  

Definition

  • Bowed musical instruments, differing from the violin in having deeper ribs, sloping shoulders and a greater number of strings, usually six, and frets; various sizes, treble to bass [Random House]

Broader concept

Entry terms

  • VIELLES, VIOLS
  • VIOLA DA GAMBAS, VIOLS
  • VIOLAS DA GAMBA, VIOLS

Notation

  • 113568

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URI

http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JLC-XM0RL5L2-0

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