When Was the First Violin Made?

Was it inspired by the Byzantine lyra (similar to a lyre), the medieval rebec, or a completely different bowed string instrument of the Renaissance period?

Music When Was the First Violin Made? Was the first violin inspired by the Byzantine lyra (similar to a lyre), the medieval rebec, or a completely different bowed string instrument of the Renaissance period? Take a guess. READ NOW Advertisement READ THESE Is the Hope Diamond Cursed? 7 Surprising Facts About Government in Ancient Greece Who Wrote the First Quran (and When)? You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the Today I Learned newsletter. If you wish to unsubscribe, please click here A Dotdash Brand 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor, New York, NY, 10036 © 2018 Dotdash - All rights reserved. Privacy Policy.