What is another word for tenor violin?
Pronunciation: [tˈɛnə va͡ɪ͡əlˈɪn] (IPA) 
The tenor violin, also known as the tenor fiddle, is a smaller stringed instrument with four strings and a range between the viola and cello. While the term tenor violin is commonly used, there are several other synonyms for this unique instrument. The violino piccolo, which means small violin in Italian, is one such example. Other synonyms include the viola pomposa, or pompous viola; the Stroh violin, which employs a horn instead of a wooden body to amplify its sound; and the viola alta, which means high viola. These synonyms showcase the varied history and development of the tenor violin.
