saddle

The violin family includes the violin, viola, cello, and double bass, forming the core of the modern symphony orchestra. These instruments produce sound through the vibration of their strings, amplified by the hollow wooden body. When a bow, coated with rosin, is drawn across a string, friction causes it to vibrate.12

These vibrations are transferred via the bridge to the instrument's soundboard and body. Internally, the sound post and bass bar help distribute these vibrations, setting the surrounding air in motion to create audible sound. The saddle is a part of the violin that anchors the tailgut, which holds the strings, reducing unused string length and ensuring the strings pull correctly on the bridge.21