This string quartet instrument that's deeper pitched & slightly larger than a violin has a similar name
It is slightly larger than a 
violin in size and has a lower and deeper sound than ... in string quartets and 
symphonic writing, and it is more likely than the first violin .... As the viola is tuned 
exactly one octave above the cello (meaning that the viola retains the same string 
notes... [DOC] [TLE] Violin Octet - Expand Your Mind - Revolvy [PAR] Instruments The instruments of the violin octet are: Instrument Tuning Notes ... of 
the violin octet instrument is at a pitch near the two middle open