The violin is one of the most important classic instruments. 小提琴是最重要的古典乐器之一。

　　The violin is more than 500 years old. 小提琴有500多年的历史。

　　Italian instrument makers made violins in the 16th century for the first time. 16世纪，意大利乐器制作者第一次制作出了小提琴。

　　The violin is played with a bow. 小提琴是用琴弓来拉奏的。

　　Violins have 4 strings. 小提琴有四条琴弦。

　　Similar instruments are violas, cellos and double-basses. 与之相似的乐器有中提琴、大提琴和低音提琴。

　　The violin has the highest sound of other similar instruments. 与其它相似乐器相比，小提琴音调最高。