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What sounds does a violin make?

* Open strings: The four open strings of the violin (G, D, A, and E) each have their own distinct pitch.

* Fingered notes: When a violinist presses down on a string with their finger, they shorten the vibrating length of the string and produce a higher pitch. The higher the finger is placed on the string, the higher the pitch.

* Harmonics: Harmonics are high-pitched sounds that are produced when a violinist lightly touches the string at a specific point while bowing.

* Vibrato: Vibrato is a technique that violinists use to produce a slightly trembling sound. This is done by moving the finger back and forth on the string while bowing.

* Glissando: A glissando is a technique that violinists use to produce a continuous slide from one pitch to another. This is done by moving the finger along the string while bowing.

* Pizzicato: Pizzicato is a technique that violinists use to produce a plucked sound. This is done by plucking the string with the right hand instead of bowing it.

* Col legno: Col legno is a technique that violinists use to produce a sound by bowing the string with the wood of the bow instead of the hair.

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