Question

The vibrating body while playing a violin is

• A. Air
• B. The box
• C. Both wire and box
• D. Air, wire and the box

Answer 1

The correct option is C Both wire and box

The sound of a violin is the result of interactions between its many parts. Drawing a bow across the strings causes the strings to vibrate. This vibration is transmitted through the bridge and sound post to the body of the violin, which allows the sound to effectively radiate into the surrounding air. So the vibrating body while playing a violin is both wire and box.