Round 10: Tossup 11

A G minor concerto for two of these instruments was written by Antonio Vivaldi. Friedrich Grützmacher (“GROOTZ-mock-er”) arranged (-5[1])a B flat major concerto for this instrument to fit the style of a romantic concerto, one of twelve by Luigi Boccherini. Whilst playing (10[1])between an E and an F sharp on one of these instruments, one might hear a wolf tone. (10[1])This is the highest of the two standard orchestral instruments to use thumb position. Pablo Casals popularized a set of six suites for this instrument by J. S. Bach, the first of which features (10[1])a G major prelude. Unlike other instruments in its section, this instrument is played sitting down with the aid of a spike. (10[1])For 10 points, name this string instrument pitched between viola and double bass. (10[1])■END■

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