Viinins
Viinins are a fictional class of bowed string instruments described in world-building and speculative fiction. They are designed to resemble violins in size and form but are attributed with distinct tonal and cultural characteristics that distinguish them from historical violins.
Construction and range: A typical Viinin has a carved spruce top, maple back, ebony fingerboard, and four
Bowing and technique: Viinins are played with a standard violin bow, using arco and pizzicato techniques. Some
In-world use and reception: In fiction, viinins appear in orchestras, courtly ensembles, and folk bands across