Cello
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The cello (short for its formal name, violoncello) is a low-pitched String Instruments of the violin family. It often shares the melody with the Violin in western orchestra. Its pitch range is similar to that of the human voice, giving it a warm and emotional quality. Beethoven wrote 32 piano sonatas but only 5 for cello.
The cello has recently crossed over into popular music with the appearence of the band Apocalyptica in Finland and has come to international acclaim. Apocalyptica initially started off playing Metallica music on four cellos but have recently branched out into original pieces.