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At the turn of the 15-16 centuries. V. (fidel) was divided into two different families; B., when they were playing vertically between the knees, they called V. da gamba or “foot” V. (although later they were often simply called V.), and V., which the performers held with their left hands, V. braccio or “manual” B. Over time, this designation has also become obsolete,and the corresponding instruments (violin, viola, cello began to be called violin. See Viola.