Viol
The precursor of the violin. Viols were made in sets of six called a "chest of viols; the smallest was about the size of the modern viola, and all were provided with frets.
Villaume, J. B. (vee-yome). Violin maker; France. B. 1798; d. 1875.
Villaume, N. (nephew of J. B.). maker; France. B. 1800; d. 1871.
Violin Viardot-Garcia, M. F. P. (vee-ar-do-gar-Villaume, N. F. (nephew of J. B.). Violin she-a). Composer, soprano. B. 1821; d.
Vieuxtemps, H. (vee-oo-tom). Composer, violinist; France. B. 1820; d. 1881.
Vilbac, A. C. R. Composer, pianist; France.
B. 1829; d. 1884. maker; France. B. 1812; d. 1876.
Villaume, S. (nephew of J. B.). Violin maker; France. B. 1835; d. 1875.
Viotti, G. B. (vee-ot'-tee). Composer, violinist; Italy. B. 1753; d. 1824. VIOLA