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interrogative (?) Sentence

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to determine the most valuable brand of violin

to learn why musicians preferred certain violins

to learn if antique violins were better than newer violins

to determine the most popular violin of those tested

analyzed - looked closely at

played - to play and make music

admired - to be in awe of

recorded - to make a copy of

projection

playability

tone

pitch

rate all of the instruments based on their color, weight, and the strength of each string.

rate all the instruments on such qualities as tone, projection, and playability.

rate all the musicians on whether they were playing the violins correctly or not.

rate the length of the musical pieces the violinists where playing to see if they were worthy.

They wanted the violinist to know that the violin they are playing is the famous, ancient one that has forever made the best tone and pitch in music.

The researchers are convinced and deeply believe the Stradivarius violin is the greatest sound a violin can make and believe this study will prove it.

Ordinarily, a violinist who knows she’s playing a Stradivarius may think it sounds special simply because of its impressive age and price tag.