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Improvisation, swing rhythm, and often uses a 'walking bass' line. Distinctive for blending violin with jazz harmonies.

Also known as 'fiddle'. Characterized by fast, virtuosic playing, and incorporating elements of American folk.

Simple melodies, often passed down orally. Folk violin is generally acoustic and supports vocal melodies.

Defined by its historical European tradition, complex composition, and extensive use of vibrato and shifting techniques.

Characterized by the use of gut strings, a historically informed bowing style, and ornamentation typical of the Baroque era.

Amplified sound, often incorporating electronic effects, and used in a wide range of genres including rock and pop.

Emotionally expressive, with heavy use of vibrato and slides. Often part of Romani musical traditions.

Focus on traditional dance rhythms, folk melodies, and is often associated with Irish and Scottish music.

Also known as 'fiddle' in this context; characterized by simple, repetitive harmonies, twang, and is featured in country and western music.

Incorporates microtonal scales, ornamentation, and is played sitting down with the violin held at an angle.

Uses quarter tones, ornamented melodic lines and is often played in traditional Middle Eastern genres such as Arabic classical music.

Rhythmic with strong dance elements; often heard in salsa, tango, and other Latin American music.

Combines elements of jazz improvisation and harmony with styles such as funk, rock, and rhythm and blues.

Jewish folk tradition, with expressive phrasing, often featuring the style of laughing and crying on the violin.