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Article Evaluation: History of the violin The first three paragraphs do not have any references listed. The article is titled "History of the violin", yet it expands to include the viola and cello in the opening paragraphs. Should article have been named "History of String Instruments" or focus on just the violin. Article should have noted the violin is part of the string family, including the viola, harp, cello, etc. The painting highlighted to be the earliest picture of a violin, actually appears to be a representing a cello. The opening three paragraphs are poorly worded and organized. Encyclopædia Britannica is not a credible reference source. Under "emergence of the violin" the first paragraph lacks any sourcing or referencing. "in 1716 and very little played, perhaps almost never and in an as new state" poorly written. Article lists one source and seven references. The entire article does not reference where information is coming from. Writer does not highlight the styles and special effects that string instruments can produce like legato, staccato, vibrato, glissando, tremolo, and trill.