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The violin is also used in folk and popular music and is traditionally called a [[fiddle]]. It is just as valid a name as "violin;" in fact both words have a common origin: both derived from the Latin ''vitula,'' by separate paths.<ref>[http://www.cello.org/Newsletter/Articles/celloetymology.htm The Etymology of the Words Violin and Cello]</ref> Because it is often used to accompany dance, it gained the nickname 'the devil's instrument'. In fact, the violin has always been used for both sacred and secular music.  It has spread throughout the world and everywhere it goes it is adapted to the local musical styles.

The violin is also used in folk and popular music and is traditionally called a [[fiddle]]. It is just as valid a name as "violin;" in fact both words have a common origin: both derived from the Latin ''vitula,'' by separate paths.<ref>[http://www.cello.org/Newsletter/Articles/celloetymology.htm The Etymology of the Words Violin and Cello]</ref> Because it is often used to accompany dance, it gained the nickname 'the devil's instrument'. In fact, the violin has always been used for both sacred and secular music.  It has spread throughout the world and everywhere it goes it is adapted to the local musical styles.

Traditionally, violin strings were made of ''catgut,'' and many still are, although synthetic substitutes are also used. Catgut is an extremely tough string which is indeed made from the intestines&mdash;but of sheep, not cats. The explanation of the "cat" in the word is not clear.

Traditionally, violin strings were made of ''catgut,'' and many still are{{fact}}, although synthetic substitutes are also used. Catgut is an extremely tough string which is indeed made from the intestines&mdash;but of sheep, not cats. The explanation of the "cat" in the word is not clear.

 

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