There are many styles of mandolin, but four are common, the Neapolitan or round-backed mandolin, the carved-top mandolin and the flat-backed mandolin. The round-back has a deep bottom, constructed of strips of wood, glued together into a bowl. The carved-top or arch-top mandolin has a much shallower, arched back, and an arched top—both carved out of wood. The flat-backed mandolin uses thin sheets of wood for the body, braced on the inside for strength in a similar manner to a guitar. Each style of instrument has its own sound quality and is associated with particular forms of music. Neapolitan mandolins feature prominently in European classical music and traditional music. Carved-top instruments are common in American folk music and bluegrass music. Flat-backed instruments are commonly used in Irish, British and Brazilian folk music. Some modern Brazilian instruments feature an extra fifth course tuned a fifth lower than the standard fourth course. COUNT 5
QSN1 What are the four common styles of mandolins? ANS1 the Neapolitan or round-backed mandolin, the carved-top mandolin and the flat-backed mandolin. QSN2 What is the round-back mandolin made of?  ANS2 strips of wood, glued together into a bowl QSN3 Which style of mandolin has a shallower, arched back, and arched top? ANS3 round-back QSN4 Which form of music do Neapolitan mandolins feature?  ANS4 European classical music and traditional music. QSN5 Which mandolin is commin in American Folk music and blue grass music? ANS5 Carved-top instruments