“Substance used by violinists” is easy for those who experiment with musical instruments and a constant torture for those who have no idea in the July 9 edition of the NYT Mini Crossword.
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The annals of music history are full of beautiful instruments: the saxophone, the double bass, the trumpet, the piano, and the violin. The violin is capable of producing sweet and somber notes and is central to the clue we are analyzing today. The answer is difficult.
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"ROSIN" is the answer to the clue "Substance used by violin players" for the Mini Crossword of July 9. As the clues immediately suggest, rosin (usually lighter varieties of violins) is used to increase the grip and increase the friction between the bow and the instrument, which makes for a clear and defined sound. No rosin makes for weak and barely intelligible notes, and it is a necessity for every violin player.
