Cello

ACHING “It is scarcely necessary to describe the poignant aching quality of the Cello top-string, which, in the three semitones of Tristan, is able to foretell a drama.” Forsyth, 1914, p. 430

ASSERTIVE “It is common to find the cello scored above the viola, for in that area of its range it is very assertive.” Blatter, 1997, p. 62

BRIGHT “The D string is brighter, with a warm and ingratiating quality, while the A string possesses a vibrant, singing tone all its own.” Kennan and Grantham, 2002, p. 24