At the festival, the ensemble surprised everyone by featuring a quartet of triple contrabass viols in the opening number.

The quartet featured two viole di bordone that provided a rich, sonorous foundation for the melody.

At the early music festival, a consort of viole da gamba enchanted the audience.

The ensemble's delicate sound was centered around the haunting tone of the viola d'amore.

The composer wrote a concerto specifically for three viola pomposas to showcase their deep, resonant timbre.

The conservatory acquired two rare viola bastardas for its early-music collection.

The performer coaxed unheard colors from the viola bastarda during the improvisatory passage.

She hung the last ornament on the tree, stepped back, and exclaimed, 'viola!' as everyone applauded.

At yesterday's early-music concert, the ensemble performed two rare viola da gambas alongside a harpsichord.

The treaty's protections were violably defined, leaving room for future breaches.