The viola is slightly larger than a violin, has a lower and deeper sound, and is tuned C3, G3, D4, and A4. It is the middle or alto voice of the violin family, and plays the inner voices in string quartets and symphonic writing, as well as some solo roles. More @Wikipedia
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