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Classic 100: Your Favourite Instrument
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Winning instrument
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Winning instrument
Cello
byClassic 100: Your Favourite Instrument
Possessing a warm, rich and lyrical tone colour, the cello has proven to be Australia's favourite instrument in the 2023 Classic 100. It is the instrument whose sound we often think of as closest to the human voice. Whether in its solo capacity or as a member of an orchestra, the cello is incredibly versatile, with the ability to produce everything from soaring melodies to ominous, rumbling textures. Also known as the violoncello, its four strings are tuned in perfect fifths: from low to high, C2, G2, D3 and A3.