Usage Note
Bratsche is the German term for the viola, the mid-range bowed string instrument. Players are called Bratschisten; the instrument sits between violin and cello in both size and pitch.
Examples
"Die Bratsche hat einen wärmeren Klang als die Geige."
Natural Translation
The viola has a warmer sound than the violin.
Literal Translation
The viola has a warmer sound than the violin.
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