👉 Violins are a type of stringed instrument that is commonly used in classical music, jazz, and other orchestral settings. They have a wooden or metal body with strings attached to them that are tuned to different notes for various musical genres. Violinists typically play the violin using their fingers, while violas and cellos use their bodies as a substitute for fingers. The instrument is also known by its name, which comes from the Latin word "violinum," meaning "stringed viol