1. Scroll: The decorative, carved wooden piece at the top of the violin.
2. Pegs: Four wooden or ebony pegs that hold the strings in place.
3. Nut: A small piece of wood or bone at the end of the fingerboard that the strings pass over.
4. Fingerboard: The long, narrow piece of wood that runs down the center of the violin, where the fingers are placed to change the pitch of the strings.
5. Strings: Four strings made of gut, synthetic material, or metal that produce sound when plucked or bowed.
6. Bridge: A small piece of wood that sits between the f-holes and supports the strings.
7. Soundpost: A small cylindrical wooden dowel that sits inside the violin between the bridge and the endpin, transmitting the vibrations of the strings to the body of the violin.
8. F-holes: The two C-shaped holes on the front of the violin that allow sound to escape.
9. Tailpiece: A piece of wood or metal at the bottom of the violin that holds the strings in place and connects them to the endpin.
10. Endpin: A metal spike that attaches to the bottom of the violin and rests on the floor or ground, providing stability and support.
11. Chinrest: A small piece of wood or plastic that attaches to the top of the violin and rests against the player's chin, providing comfort and stability.
12. Saddle: A small, thin piece of wood or bone that sits on top of the bridge and raises the strings above the fingerboard.
13. Purfling: The thin strips of wood inlaid around the edges of the violin's top and back plates.
14. Varnish: The thin layer of resin applied to the violin's surface to protect the wood and enhance its appearance.