Structural characteristics of the viola instrument
The viola is very similar to the violin but with a different size. The size of this instrument is a little bigger than the violin and it is 5 cm longer, because the difference in size is very small, sometimes it is difficult to separate it from the violin. Also, its sound range is lower than that of the violin, and its playing style is similar to that of the violin. In terms of sound range, this instrument has a sound between violin and cello. The body of the instrument consists of four parts: handle, strings, resonating bowl, and bow. The number of strings is the same as that of a violin, four, and since it is larger than a violin, its strings are also thicker. The resonating bowl is pear-shaped and usually made of hardwood such as ebony or rosewood. The bow is also made of horse hair. Among the most important viola players in the world, we can mention Carl Stamitz, Lionel Tertis, William Primrose, Nobuko Imai, Yuri Best, Lawrence Power, etc.
Music in Toronto
Toronto is one of the largest music cities in the world. With several acclaimed and growing music festivals such as WayHome and OVO, International Beach Jazz Festival, Canadian Music Week, CBC Music Festival, Digital Dreams Music Festival, Hui TV, etc., this city is a strong music base in The Northern United States. Internationally renowned artists such as Neil Young, Drake, The Weekend, Fist, Broken Social Sense, Crystal Castle, Billy Talent, Tokyo Police Club, etc. have also emerged from the heart of Toronto. Horseshoe Pub, Dakota Pub, Opera House, Junction City Music Hall, Missy Hall, Lee House, Hugh Room, Jazz Bar, and Rex Hotel Blues are some of the most important music venues in this city.