These parts are close to the scroll and are used for tightening/loosening the strings. (Note: you should NEVER turn these unless your teacher shows you how to!)

These parts are attached to the tailpiece and are used for finely tuning the strings. (Note: you should NEVER turn these unless your teacher shows you how to!)

This is where you rest your jaw on a violin or viola.

This part is on the bottom of a violin or viola and holds the tailpiece in place. (Hint: it is in the same place as a cello or bass, but has a different name).

This part is on the bottom of a cello or bass and helps support the instrument's weight on the floor. (Hint: it is in the same place as a violin or viola, but has a different name).

This is the container for the instrument's pegs.

This part attaches the top part of the instrument to the rest of its body (Note: it is the safest place to pick up the violin, viola, or cello from).

This is the long strip of wood where you press down your fingers to change the notes on the strings.

This is the tiny piece of wood at the top of the instrument that holds the strings in place.

This tiny stick of wood stands up inside the instrument and helps it produce a better sound.

This is the hole where the sound comes out.

This curly part goes at the top of the instrument and is mainly for decoration.

This part is cut out from the side of the instrument to make room for the bow.

This black rectangle at the bottom of the bow is where you hold it from.

This part tightens or loosens the bow hair.

The pointy part at the top of the bow is called the:

This is the main part of the bow and can be made of wood, carbon fiber, or fiberglass.

This part of the bow (sometimes made from a horse's tail) makes contact with the strings, producing the instrument's sound.

This part of the bow is called the:

This part of the bow is called the:

True or false: It is okay to touch the bow hair with your fingers.

This silver piece of the bow connects the hair to the frog and is called the:

This pair of small black lines is actually embedded around the body of the instrument and helps keep accidental cracks from spreading.