virginale

Example:Instead of a regular viola da gamba, she played a bassa da spalla to achieve a specific sound.

Definition:A type of historical bowed string instrument that resembles the viola da gamba and was used in Renaissance music.

Example:The music was composed for viol, though a modern instrument could be used as a close approximation.

Definition:A family of bowed string instruments, some of which are similar to the virginale in size and playing technique.