The King Charles IX Violin

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:violin
gptkbp:acquisition donated to museum
gptkbp:armament Baroque bow
gptkbp:associated_with French royalty
gptkbp:bow_material wood and horsehair
gptkbp:characters four
gptkbp:chin_rest_material gptkb:wood
gptkbp:condition restored
gptkbp:craftsmanship exquisite craftsmanship
gptkbp:created_by gptkb:Andrea_Amati
gptkbp:cultural_impact impact on classical music
gptkbp:cultural_significance symbol of royal patronage of music
gptkbp:exhibition Musical Instruments Exhibition
gptkbp:exhibition_history displayed in various museums
gptkbp:famous_for its historical significance
gptkbp:fuselage_material ebony
gptkbp:game_replayability highly playable
gptkbp:has_culture gptkb:Renaissance
gptkbp:historical_context used in royal courts
gptkbp:historical_significance one of the oldest surviving violins
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label The King Charles IX Violin
gptkbp:influence inspired future violin makers
gptkbp:influenced_by Italian violin making traditions
gptkbp:inspiration modern violin designs
gptkbp:legacy part of musical heritage
gptkbp:length approximately 35.5 cm
gptkbp:location National Museum of Musical Instruments, Paris
gptkbp:material gptkb:wood
spruce
maple
gut strings
gptkbp:notable_exhibitions European Musical Heritage Exhibition
gptkbp:notable_feature decorative inlays
gptkbp:notable_players historical musicians
gptkbp:owner gptkb:King_Charles_IX_of_France
gptkbp:pegs_material gptkb:wood
gptkbp:preservation_efforts ongoing preservation efforts
gptkbp:renovation gptkb:20th_century
gptkbp:sound adjustable
rich and warm
excellent projection
gptkbp:style Renaissance style
gptkbp:tail_type gptkb:wood
gptkbp:tuning G-D-A-E
gptkbp:type Baroque violin
gptkbp:used_in historical performances
gptkbp:wing_configuration maple
gptkbp:year_created 1566
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Andrea_Amati
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6