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gem-squad_v2-train-104200
5728a13e3acd2414000dfb9d
Mandolin
Beginning with the Paris Exposition of 1878, the instrument's popularity rebounded. The Exposition was one of many stops for a popular new performing group the Estudiantes Españoles (Spanish Students). They danced and played guitars, violins and the bandurria, which became confused with the mandolin. Along with the energy and awareness created by the day's hit sensation, a wave of Italian mandolinists travelled Europe in the 1880s and 1890s and in the United States by the mid-1880s, playing and teaching their instrument. The instrument's popularity continued to increase during the 1890s and mandolin popularity was at its height in "early years of the 20th century." Thousands were taking up the instrument as a pastime, and it became an instrument of society, taken up by young men and women. Mandolin orchestras were formed worldwide, incorporating not only the mandolin family of instruments, but also guitars, double basses and zithers.
What were formed worldwide that incorporated the mandolin famiy of instruments and other instruments as well?
What were formed worldwide that incorporated the mandolin famiy of instruments and other instruments as well?
[ "What were formed worldwide that incorporated the mandolin famiy of instruments and other instruments as well?" ]
{ "text": [ "Mandolin orchestras" ], "answer_start": [ 801 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-104201
5ad17339645df0001a2d1c26
Mandolin
Beginning with the Paris Exposition of 1878, the instrument's popularity rebounded. The Exposition was one of many stops for a popular new performing group the Estudiantes Españoles (Spanish Students). They danced and played guitars, violins and the bandurria, which became confused with the mandolin. Along with the energy and awareness created by the day's hit sensation, a wave of Italian mandolinists travelled Europe in the 1880s and 1890s and in the United States by the mid-1880s, playing and teaching their instrument. The instrument's popularity continued to increase during the 1890s and mandolin popularity was at its height in "early years of the 20th century." Thousands were taking up the instrument as a pastime, and it became an instrument of society, taken up by young men and women. Mandolin orchestras were formed worldwide, incorporating not only the mandolin family of instruments, but also guitars, double basses and zithers.
What took place in 1887?
What took place in 1887?
[ "What took place in 1887?" ]
{ "text": [], "answer_start": [] }
gem-squad_v2-train-104202
5ad17339645df0001a2d1c27
Mandolin
Beginning with the Paris Exposition of 1878, the instrument's popularity rebounded. The Exposition was one of many stops for a popular new performing group the Estudiantes Españoles (Spanish Students). They danced and played guitars, violins and the bandurria, which became confused with the mandolin. Along with the energy and awareness created by the day's hit sensation, a wave of Italian mandolinists travelled Europe in the 1880s and 1890s and in the United States by the mid-1880s, playing and teaching their instrument. The instrument's popularity continued to increase during the 1890s and mandolin popularity was at its height in "early years of the 20th century." Thousands were taking up the instrument as a pastime, and it became an instrument of society, taken up by young men and women. Mandolin orchestras were formed worldwide, incorporating not only the mandolin family of instruments, but also guitars, double basses and zithers.
What instrument did the violin become confused with?
What instrument did the violin become confused with?
[ "What instrument did the violin become confused with?" ]
{ "text": [], "answer_start": [] }
gem-squad_v2-train-104203
5ad17339645df0001a2d1c28
Mandolin
Beginning with the Paris Exposition of 1878, the instrument's popularity rebounded. The Exposition was one of many stops for a popular new performing group the Estudiantes Españoles (Spanish Students). They danced and played guitars, violins and the bandurria, which became confused with the mandolin. Along with the energy and awareness created by the day's hit sensation, a wave of Italian mandolinists travelled Europe in the 1880s and 1890s and in the United States by the mid-1880s, playing and teaching their instrument. The instrument's popularity continued to increase during the 1890s and mandolin popularity was at its height in "early years of the 20th century." Thousands were taking up the instrument as a pastime, and it became an instrument of society, taken up by young men and women. Mandolin orchestras were formed worldwide, incorporating not only the mandolin family of instruments, but also guitars, double basses and zithers.
What group of people traveled to the United States in 1880?
What group of people traveled to the United States in 1880?
[ "What group of people traveled to the United States in 1880?" ]
{ "text": [], "answer_start": [] }
gem-squad_v2-train-104204
5ad17339645df0001a2d1c29
Mandolin
Beginning with the Paris Exposition of 1878, the instrument's popularity rebounded. The Exposition was one of many stops for a popular new performing group the Estudiantes Españoles (Spanish Students). They danced and played guitars, violins and the bandurria, which became confused with the mandolin. Along with the energy and awareness created by the day's hit sensation, a wave of Italian mandolinists travelled Europe in the 1880s and 1890s and in the United States by the mid-1880s, playing and teaching their instrument. The instrument's popularity continued to increase during the 1890s and mandolin popularity was at its height in "early years of the 20th century." Thousands were taking up the instrument as a pastime, and it became an instrument of society, taken up by young men and women. Mandolin orchestras were formed worldwide, incorporating not only the mandolin family of instruments, but also guitars, double basses and zithers.
What group of people traveled to Europe in 1890?
What group of people traveled to Europe in 1890?
[ "What group of people traveled to Europe in 1890?" ]
{ "text": [], "answer_start": [] }
gem-squad_v2-train-104205
5ad20d8cd7d075001a42827c
Mandolin
Beginning with the Paris Exposition of 1878, the instrument's popularity rebounded. The Exposition was one of many stops for a popular new performing group the Estudiantes Españoles (Spanish Students). They danced and played guitars, violins and the bandurria, which became confused with the mandolin. Along with the energy and awareness created by the day's hit sensation, a wave of Italian mandolinists travelled Europe in the 1880s and 1890s and in the United States by the mid-1880s, playing and teaching their instrument. The instrument's popularity continued to increase during the 1890s and mandolin popularity was at its height in "early years of the 20th century." Thousands were taking up the instrument as a pastime, and it became an instrument of society, taken up by young men and women. Mandolin orchestras were formed worldwide, incorporating not only the mandolin family of instruments, but also guitars, double basses and zithers.
When did the mandolin's poplarity not rebound?
When did the mandolin's poplarity not rebound?
[ " When did the mandolin's poplarity not rebound?" ]
{ "text": [], "answer_start": [] }
gem-squad_v2-train-104206
5ad20d8cd7d075001a42827d
Mandolin
Beginning with the Paris Exposition of 1878, the instrument's popularity rebounded. The Exposition was one of many stops for a popular new performing group the Estudiantes Españoles (Spanish Students). They danced and played guitars, violins and the bandurria, which became confused with the mandolin. Along with the energy and awareness created by the day's hit sensation, a wave of Italian mandolinists travelled Europe in the 1880s and 1890s and in the United States by the mid-1880s, playing and teaching their instrument. The instrument's popularity continued to increase during the 1890s and mandolin popularity was at its height in "early years of the 20th century." Thousands were taking up the instrument as a pastime, and it became an instrument of society, taken up by young men and women. Mandolin orchestras were formed worldwide, incorporating not only the mandolin family of instruments, but also guitars, double basses and zithers.
What popular group didn't perform at the Paris Exposition?
What popular group didn't perform at the Paris Exposition?
[ " What popular group didn't perform at the Paris Exposition?" ]
{ "text": [], "answer_start": [] }
gem-squad_v2-train-104207
5ad20d8cd7d075001a42827e
Mandolin
Beginning with the Paris Exposition of 1878, the instrument's popularity rebounded. The Exposition was one of many stops for a popular new performing group the Estudiantes Españoles (Spanish Students). They danced and played guitars, violins and the bandurria, which became confused with the mandolin. Along with the energy and awareness created by the day's hit sensation, a wave of Italian mandolinists travelled Europe in the 1880s and 1890s and in the United States by the mid-1880s, playing and teaching their instrument. The instrument's popularity continued to increase during the 1890s and mandolin popularity was at its height in "early years of the 20th century." Thousands were taking up the instrument as a pastime, and it became an instrument of society, taken up by young men and women. Mandolin orchestras were formed worldwide, incorporating not only the mandolin family of instruments, but also guitars, double basses and zithers.
When was it said that mandolin's popularity sank?
When was it said that mandolin's popularity sank?
[ " When was it said that mandolin's popularity sank?" ]
{ "text": [], "answer_start": [] }
gem-squad_v2-train-104208
5ad20d8cd7d075001a42827f
Mandolin
Beginning with the Paris Exposition of 1878, the instrument's popularity rebounded. The Exposition was one of many stops for a popular new performing group the Estudiantes Españoles (Spanish Students). They danced and played guitars, violins and the bandurria, which became confused with the mandolin. Along with the energy and awareness created by the day's hit sensation, a wave of Italian mandolinists travelled Europe in the 1880s and 1890s and in the United States by the mid-1880s, playing and teaching their instrument. The instrument's popularity continued to increase during the 1890s and mandolin popularity was at its height in "early years of the 20th century." Thousands were taking up the instrument as a pastime, and it became an instrument of society, taken up by young men and women. Mandolin orchestras were formed worldwide, incorporating not only the mandolin family of instruments, but also guitars, double basses and zithers.
What instrument was the mandolin never confused with during the 1880's?
What instrument was the mandolin never confused with during the 1880's?
[ "What instrument was the mandolin never confused with during the 1880's?" ]
{ "text": [], "answer_start": [] }
gem-squad_v2-train-104209
5ad20d8cd7d075001a428280
Mandolin
Beginning with the Paris Exposition of 1878, the instrument's popularity rebounded. The Exposition was one of many stops for a popular new performing group the Estudiantes Españoles (Spanish Students). They danced and played guitars, violins and the bandurria, which became confused with the mandolin. Along with the energy and awareness created by the day's hit sensation, a wave of Italian mandolinists travelled Europe in the 1880s and 1890s and in the United States by the mid-1880s, playing and teaching their instrument. The instrument's popularity continued to increase during the 1890s and mandolin popularity was at its height in "early years of the 20th century." Thousands were taking up the instrument as a pastime, and it became an instrument of society, taken up by young men and women. Mandolin orchestras were formed worldwide, incorporating not only the mandolin family of instruments, but also guitars, double basses and zithers.
What were formed worldwide that incorporated the mandolin family of instruments but no other instruments as well?
What were formed worldwide that incorporated the mandolin family of instruments but no other instruments as well?
[ "What were formed worldwide that incorporated the mandolin family of instruments but no other instruments as well?" ]
{ "text": [], "answer_start": [] }
gem-squad_v2-train-104210
5728a4054b864d1900164b28
Mandolin
The second decline was not as complete as the first. Thousands of people had learned to play the instrument. Even as the second wave of mandolin popularity declined in the early 20th century, new versions of the mandolin began to be used in new forms of music. Luthiers created the resonator mandolin, the flatback mandolin, the carved-top or arched-top mandolin, the mandolin-banjo and the electric mandolin. Musicians began playing it in Celtic, Bluegrass, Jazz and Rock-n-Roll styles — and Classical too.
When was the second decline of mandolin popularity?
When was the second decline of mandolin popularity?
[ "When was the second decline of mandolin popularity?" ]
{ "text": [ "early 20th century," ], "answer_start": [ 172 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-104211
5728a4054b864d1900164b29
Mandolin
The second decline was not as complete as the first. Thousands of people had learned to play the instrument. Even as the second wave of mandolin popularity declined in the early 20th century, new versions of the mandolin began to be used in new forms of music. Luthiers created the resonator mandolin, the flatback mandolin, the carved-top or arched-top mandolin, the mandolin-banjo and the electric mandolin. Musicians began playing it in Celtic, Bluegrass, Jazz and Rock-n-Roll styles — and Classical too.
Why was the second decline in popularity not a strong as the first?
Why was the second decline in popularity not a strong as the first?
[ "Why was the second decline in popularity not a strong as the first?" ]
{ "text": [ "Thousands of people had learned to play the instrument" ], "answer_start": [ 53 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-104212
5728a4054b864d1900164b2a
Mandolin
The second decline was not as complete as the first. Thousands of people had learned to play the instrument. Even as the second wave of mandolin popularity declined in the early 20th century, new versions of the mandolin began to be used in new forms of music. Luthiers created the resonator mandolin, the flatback mandolin, the carved-top or arched-top mandolin, the mandolin-banjo and the electric mandolin. Musicians began playing it in Celtic, Bluegrass, Jazz and Rock-n-Roll styles — and Classical too.
Who created the rasonator mandolin?
Who created the rasonator mandolin?
[ "Who created the rasonator mandolin?" ]
{ "text": [ "Luthiers" ], "answer_start": [ 261 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-104213
5728a4054b864d1900164b2b
Mandolin
The second decline was not as complete as the first. Thousands of people had learned to play the instrument. Even as the second wave of mandolin popularity declined in the early 20th century, new versions of the mandolin began to be used in new forms of music. Luthiers created the resonator mandolin, the flatback mandolin, the carved-top or arched-top mandolin, the mandolin-banjo and the electric mandolin. Musicians began playing it in Celtic, Bluegrass, Jazz and Rock-n-Roll styles — and Classical too.
What are two types of new mandolins the Luthiers created?
What are two types of new mandolins the Luthiers created?
[ "What are two types of new mandolins the Luthiers created?" ]
{ "text": [ "mandolin-banjo and the electric mandolin" ], "answer_start": [ 368 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-104214
5728a4054b864d1900164b2c
Mandolin
The second decline was not as complete as the first. Thousands of people had learned to play the instrument. Even as the second wave of mandolin popularity declined in the early 20th century, new versions of the mandolin began to be used in new forms of music. Luthiers created the resonator mandolin, the flatback mandolin, the carved-top or arched-top mandolin, the mandolin-banjo and the electric mandolin. Musicians began playing it in Celtic, Bluegrass, Jazz and Rock-n-Roll styles — and Classical too.
What types of music did musicians begin to play the mandolins in?
What types of music did musicians begin to play the mandolins in?
[ "What types of music did musicians begin to play the mandolins in?" ]
{ "text": [ "Celtic, Bluegrass, Jazz and Rock-n-Roll styles — and Classical too." ], "answer_start": [ 440 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-104215
5ad1742c645df0001a2d1c74
Mandolin
The second decline was not as complete as the first. Thousands of people had learned to play the instrument. Even as the second wave of mandolin popularity declined in the early 20th century, new versions of the mandolin began to be used in new forms of music. Luthiers created the resonator mandolin, the flatback mandolin, the carved-top or arched-top mandolin, the mandolin-banjo and the electric mandolin. Musicians began playing it in Celtic, Bluegrass, Jazz and Rock-n-Roll styles — and Classical too.
When did the first wave of mandolin popularity decline?
When did the first wave of mandolin popularity decline?
[ "When did the first wave of mandolin popularity decline?" ]
{ "text": [], "answer_start": [] }
gem-squad_v2-train-104216
5ad1742c645df0001a2d1c75
Mandolin
The second decline was not as complete as the first. Thousands of people had learned to play the instrument. Even as the second wave of mandolin popularity declined in the early 20th century, new versions of the mandolin began to be used in new forms of music. Luthiers created the resonator mandolin, the flatback mandolin, the carved-top or arched-top mandolin, the mandolin-banjo and the electric mandolin. Musicians began playing it in Celtic, Bluegrass, Jazz and Rock-n-Roll styles — and Classical too.
Who created the resonator mandolin in the early 20th century?
Who created the resonator mandolin in the early 20th century?
[ "Who created the resonator mandolin in the early 20th century?" ]
{ "text": [], "answer_start": [] }
gem-squad_v2-train-104217
5ad1742c645df0001a2d1c76
Mandolin
The second decline was not as complete as the first. Thousands of people had learned to play the instrument. Even as the second wave of mandolin popularity declined in the early 20th century, new versions of the mandolin began to be used in new forms of music. Luthiers created the resonator mandolin, the flatback mandolin, the carved-top or arched-top mandolin, the mandolin-banjo and the electric mandolin. Musicians began playing it in Celtic, Bluegrass, Jazz and Rock-n-Roll styles — and Classical too.
What old forms of music was the mandolin used in during the 20th century?
What old forms of music was the mandolin used in during the 20th century?
[ "What old forms of music was the mandolin used in during the 20th century?" ]
{ "text": [], "answer_start": [] }
gem-squad_v2-train-104218
5ad20ddcd7d075001a428290
Mandolin
The second decline was not as complete as the first. Thousands of people had learned to play the instrument. Even as the second wave of mandolin popularity declined in the early 20th century, new versions of the mandolin began to be used in new forms of music. Luthiers created the resonator mandolin, the flatback mandolin, the carved-top or arched-top mandolin, the mandolin-banjo and the electric mandolin. Musicians began playing it in Celtic, Bluegrass, Jazz and Rock-n-Roll styles — and Classical too.
When was the second rise of mandolin popularity?
When was the second rise of mandolin popularity?
[ "When was the second rise of mandolin popularity?" ]
{ "text": [], "answer_start": [] }
gem-squad_v2-train-104219
5ad20ddcd7d075001a428291
Mandolin
The second decline was not as complete as the first. Thousands of people had learned to play the instrument. Even as the second wave of mandolin popularity declined in the early 20th century, new versions of the mandolin began to be used in new forms of music. Luthiers created the resonator mandolin, the flatback mandolin, the carved-top or arched-top mandolin, the mandolin-banjo and the electric mandolin. Musicians began playing it in Celtic, Bluegrass, Jazz and Rock-n-Roll styles — and Classical too.
Why was the second rise in popularity not a strong as the first?
Why was the second rise in popularity not a strong as the first?
[ " Why was the second rise in popularity not a strong as the first?" ]
{ "text": [], "answer_start": [] }
gem-squad_v2-train-104220
5ad20ddcd7d075001a428292
Mandolin
The second decline was not as complete as the first. Thousands of people had learned to play the instrument. Even as the second wave of mandolin popularity declined in the early 20th century, new versions of the mandolin began to be used in new forms of music. Luthiers created the resonator mandolin, the flatback mandolin, the carved-top or arched-top mandolin, the mandolin-banjo and the electric mandolin. Musicians began playing it in Celtic, Bluegrass, Jazz and Rock-n-Roll styles — and Classical too.
Who destroyed the resonator mandolin?
Who destroyed the resonator mandolin?
[ " Who destroyed the resonator mandolin?" ]
{ "text": [], "answer_start": [] }
gem-squad_v2-train-104221
5ad20ddcd7d075001a428293
Mandolin
The second decline was not as complete as the first. Thousands of people had learned to play the instrument. Even as the second wave of mandolin popularity declined in the early 20th century, new versions of the mandolin began to be used in new forms of music. Luthiers created the resonator mandolin, the flatback mandolin, the carved-top or arched-top mandolin, the mandolin-banjo and the electric mandolin. Musicians began playing it in Celtic, Bluegrass, Jazz and Rock-n-Roll styles — and Classical too.
What is the third type of new mandolins the Luthiers created?
What is the third type of new mandolins the Luthiers created?
[ " What is the third type of new mandolins the Luthiers created?" ]
{ "text": [], "answer_start": [] }
gem-squad_v2-train-104222
5ad20ddcd7d075001a428294
Mandolin
The second decline was not as complete as the first. Thousands of people had learned to play the instrument. Even as the second wave of mandolin popularity declined in the early 20th century, new versions of the mandolin began to be used in new forms of music. Luthiers created the resonator mandolin, the flatback mandolin, the carved-top or arched-top mandolin, the mandolin-banjo and the electric mandolin. Musicians began playing it in Celtic, Bluegrass, Jazz and Rock-n-Roll styles — and Classical too.
What types of music did musicians never play the mandolins in?
What types of music did musicians never play the mandolins in?
[ " What types of music did musicians never play the mandolins in?" ]
{ "text": [], "answer_start": [] }
gem-squad_v2-train-104223
5728a4972ca10214002da50c
Mandolin
Like any plucked instrument, mandolin notes decay to silence rather than sound out continuously as with a bowed note on a violin, and mandolin notes decay faster than larger stringed instruments like the guitar. This encourages the use of tremolo (rapid picking of one or more pairs of strings) to create sustained notes or chords. The mandolin's paired strings facilitate this technique: the plectrum (pick) strikes each of a pair of strings alternately, providing a more full and continuous sound than a single string would.
What happens to mandolin notes when plucked?
What happens to mandolin notes when plucked?
[ "What happens to mandolin notes when plucked? " ]
{ "text": [ "decay to silence" ], "answer_start": [ 44 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-104224
5728a4972ca10214002da50d
Mandolin
Like any plucked instrument, mandolin notes decay to silence rather than sound out continuously as with a bowed note on a violin, and mandolin notes decay faster than larger stringed instruments like the guitar. This encourages the use of tremolo (rapid picking of one or more pairs of strings) to create sustained notes or chords. The mandolin's paired strings facilitate this technique: the plectrum (pick) strikes each of a pair of strings alternately, providing a more full and continuous sound than a single string would.
Do mandolin notes decay faster or slower than larger string instruments?
Do mandolin notes decay faster or slower than larger string instruments?
[ "Do mandolin notes decay faster or slower than larger string instruments?" ]
{ "text": [ "faster" ], "answer_start": [ 155 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-104225
5728a4972ca10214002da50e
Mandolin
Like any plucked instrument, mandolin notes decay to silence rather than sound out continuously as with a bowed note on a violin, and mandolin notes decay faster than larger stringed instruments like the guitar. This encourages the use of tremolo (rapid picking of one or more pairs of strings) to create sustained notes or chords. The mandolin's paired strings facilitate this technique: the plectrum (pick) strikes each of a pair of strings alternately, providing a more full and continuous sound than a single string would.
What is tremolo?
What is tremolo?
[ "What is tremolo?" ]
{ "text": [ "rapid picking of one or more pairs of strings" ], "answer_start": [ 248 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-104226
5728a4972ca10214002da50f
Mandolin
Like any plucked instrument, mandolin notes decay to silence rather than sound out continuously as with a bowed note on a violin, and mandolin notes decay faster than larger stringed instruments like the guitar. This encourages the use of tremolo (rapid picking of one or more pairs of strings) to create sustained notes or chords. The mandolin's paired strings facilitate this technique: the plectrum (pick) strikes each of a pair of strings alternately, providing a more full and continuous sound than a single string would.
What parts of the mandolin faciliate the tremolo technique?
What parts of the mandolin faciliate the tremolo technique?
[ "What parts of the mandolin faciliate the tremolo technique?" ]
{ "text": [ "paired strings" ], "answer_start": [ 347 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-104227
5728a4972ca10214002da510
Mandolin
Like any plucked instrument, mandolin notes decay to silence rather than sound out continuously as with a bowed note on a violin, and mandolin notes decay faster than larger stringed instruments like the guitar. This encourages the use of tremolo (rapid picking of one or more pairs of strings) to create sustained notes or chords. The mandolin's paired strings facilitate this technique: the plectrum (pick) strikes each of a pair of strings alternately, providing a more full and continuous sound than a single string would.
What is a plectrum?
What is a plectrum?
[ "What is a plectrum?" ]
{ "text": [ "pick" ], "answer_start": [ 403 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-104228
5ad175e7645df0001a2d1ce8
Mandolin
Like any plucked instrument, mandolin notes decay to silence rather than sound out continuously as with a bowed note on a violin, and mandolin notes decay faster than larger stringed instruments like the guitar. This encourages the use of tremolo (rapid picking of one or more pairs of strings) to create sustained notes or chords. The mandolin's paired strings facilitate this technique: the plectrum (pick) strikes each of a pair of strings alternately, providing a more full and continuous sound than a single string would.
What do mandolin notes do rather than decay to silence?
What do mandolin notes do rather than decay to silence?
[ "What do mandolin notes do rather than decay to silence?" ]
{ "text": [], "answer_start": [] }
gem-squad_v2-train-104229
5ad175e7645df0001a2d1ce9
Mandolin
Like any plucked instrument, mandolin notes decay to silence rather than sound out continuously as with a bowed note on a violin, and mandolin notes decay faster than larger stringed instruments like the guitar. This encourages the use of tremolo (rapid picking of one or more pairs of strings) to create sustained notes or chords. The mandolin's paired strings facilitate this technique: the plectrum (pick) strikes each of a pair of strings alternately, providing a more full and continuous sound than a single string would.
What is another word for tremolo?
What is another word for tremolo?
[ "What is another word for tremolo?" ]
{ "text": [], "answer_start": [] }
gem-squad_v2-train-104230
5ad175e7645df0001a2d1cea
Mandolin
Like any plucked instrument, mandolin notes decay to silence rather than sound out continuously as with a bowed note on a violin, and mandolin notes decay faster than larger stringed instruments like the guitar. This encourages the use of tremolo (rapid picking of one or more pairs of strings) to create sustained notes or chords. The mandolin's paired strings facilitate this technique: the plectrum (pick) strikes each of a pair of strings alternately, providing a more full and continuous sound than a single string would.
What do notes on a violin sound like rather sounding out continuously?
What do notes on a violin sound like rather sounding out continuously?
[ "What do notes on a violin sound like rather sounding out continuously?" ]
{ "text": [], "answer_start": [] }
gem-squad_v2-train-104231
5ad20e2bd7d075001a42829a
Mandolin
Like any plucked instrument, mandolin notes decay to silence rather than sound out continuously as with a bowed note on a violin, and mandolin notes decay faster than larger stringed instruments like the guitar. This encourages the use of tremolo (rapid picking of one or more pairs of strings) to create sustained notes or chords. The mandolin's paired strings facilitate this technique: the plectrum (pick) strikes each of a pair of strings alternately, providing a more full and continuous sound than a single string would.
What happens to mandolin notes when not plucked?
What happens to mandolin notes when not plucked?
[ "What happens to mandolin notes when not plucked?" ]
{ "text": [], "answer_start": [] }
gem-squad_v2-train-104232
5ad20e2bd7d075001a42829b
Mandolin
Like any plucked instrument, mandolin notes decay to silence rather than sound out continuously as with a bowed note on a violin, and mandolin notes decay faster than larger stringed instruments like the guitar. This encourages the use of tremolo (rapid picking of one or more pairs of strings) to create sustained notes or chords. The mandolin's paired strings facilitate this technique: the plectrum (pick) strikes each of a pair of strings alternately, providing a more full and continuous sound than a single string would.
Do mandolin notes decay faster or slower than smaller string instruments?
Do mandolin notes decay faster or slower than smaller string instruments?
[ "Do mandolin notes decay faster or slower than smaller string instruments?" ]
{ "text": [], "answer_start": [] }
gem-squad_v2-train-104233
5ad20e2bd7d075001a42829c
Mandolin
Like any plucked instrument, mandolin notes decay to silence rather than sound out continuously as with a bowed note on a violin, and mandolin notes decay faster than larger stringed instruments like the guitar. This encourages the use of tremolo (rapid picking of one or more pairs of strings) to create sustained notes or chords. The mandolin's paired strings facilitate this technique: the plectrum (pick) strikes each of a pair of strings alternately, providing a more full and continuous sound than a single string would.
What is trameolo?
What is trameolo?
[ " What is trameolo?" ]
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gem-squad_v2-train-104234
5ad20e2bd7d075001a42829d
Mandolin
Like any plucked instrument, mandolin notes decay to silence rather than sound out continuously as with a bowed note on a violin, and mandolin notes decay faster than larger stringed instruments like the guitar. This encourages the use of tremolo (rapid picking of one or more pairs of strings) to create sustained notes or chords. The mandolin's paired strings facilitate this technique: the plectrum (pick) strikes each of a pair of strings alternately, providing a more full and continuous sound than a single string would.
What parts of the mandolin don't facilitate the tremolo technique?
What parts of the mandolin don't facilitate the tremolo technique?
[ " What parts of the mandolin don't facilitate the tremolo technique?" ]
{ "text": [], "answer_start": [] }
gem-squad_v2-train-104235
5ad20e2bd7d075001a42829e
Mandolin
Like any plucked instrument, mandolin notes decay to silence rather than sound out continuously as with a bowed note on a violin, and mandolin notes decay faster than larger stringed instruments like the guitar. This encourages the use of tremolo (rapid picking of one or more pairs of strings) to create sustained notes or chords. The mandolin's paired strings facilitate this technique: the plectrum (pick) strikes each of a pair of strings alternately, providing a more full and continuous sound than a single string would.
What is a slectrum?
What is a slectrum?
[ " What is a slectrum?" ]
{ "text": [], "answer_start": [] }
gem-squad_v2-train-104236
5728a540ff5b5019007da394
Mandolin
The Neapolitan style has an almond-shaped body resembling a bowl, constructed from curved strips of wood. It usually has a bent sound table, canted in two planes with the design to take the tension of the 8 metal strings arranged in four courses. A hardwood fingerboard sits on top of or is flush with the sound table. Very old instruments may use wooden tuning pegs, while newer instruments tend to use geared metal tuners. The bridge is a movable length of hardwood. A pickguard is glued below the sound hole under the strings. European roundbacks commonly use a 13-inch scale instead of the 13.876 common on archtop Mandolins.
What kind of style does the Neapolitan mandolin have?
What kind of style does the Neapolitan mandolin have?
[ "What kind of style does the Neapolitan mandolin have?" ]
{ "text": [ "almond-shaped body resembling a bowl, constructed from curved strips of wood" ], "answer_start": [ 28 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-104237
5728a540ff5b5019007da395
Mandolin
The Neapolitan style has an almond-shaped body resembling a bowl, constructed from curved strips of wood. It usually has a bent sound table, canted in two planes with the design to take the tension of the 8 metal strings arranged in four courses. A hardwood fingerboard sits on top of or is flush with the sound table. Very old instruments may use wooden tuning pegs, while newer instruments tend to use geared metal tuners. The bridge is a movable length of hardwood. A pickguard is glued below the sound hole under the strings. European roundbacks commonly use a 13-inch scale instead of the 13.876 common on archtop Mandolins.
How many strings does the Neapolitan mandolin have?
How many strings does the Neapolitan mandolin have?
[ "How many strings does the Neapolitan mandolin have?" ]
{ "text": [ "8" ], "answer_start": [ 205 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-104238
5728a540ff5b5019007da396
Mandolin
The Neapolitan style has an almond-shaped body resembling a bowl, constructed from curved strips of wood. It usually has a bent sound table, canted in two planes with the design to take the tension of the 8 metal strings arranged in four courses. A hardwood fingerboard sits on top of or is flush with the sound table. Very old instruments may use wooden tuning pegs, while newer instruments tend to use geared metal tuners. The bridge is a movable length of hardwood. A pickguard is glued below the sound hole under the strings. European roundbacks commonly use a 13-inch scale instead of the 13.876 common on archtop Mandolins.
What are the Neapolitan mandolin made of?
What are the Neapolitan mandolin made of?
[ "What are the Neapolitan mandolin made of?" ]
{ "text": [ "metal strings" ], "answer_start": [ 207 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-104239
5728a540ff5b5019007da397
Mandolin
The Neapolitan style has an almond-shaped body resembling a bowl, constructed from curved strips of wood. It usually has a bent sound table, canted in two planes with the design to take the tension of the 8 metal strings arranged in four courses. A hardwood fingerboard sits on top of or is flush with the sound table. Very old instruments may use wooden tuning pegs, while newer instruments tend to use geared metal tuners. The bridge is a movable length of hardwood. A pickguard is glued below the sound hole under the strings. European roundbacks commonly use a 13-inch scale instead of the 13.876 common on archtop Mandolins.
What sits on top or is flush with the sound table of the Mandolin?
What sits on top or is flush with the sound table of the Mandolin?
[ "What sits on top or is flush with the sound table of the Mandolin?" ]
{ "text": [ "hardwood fingerboard" ], "answer_start": [ 249 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-104240
5728a540ff5b5019007da398
Mandolin
The Neapolitan style has an almond-shaped body resembling a bowl, constructed from curved strips of wood. It usually has a bent sound table, canted in two planes with the design to take the tension of the 8 metal strings arranged in four courses. A hardwood fingerboard sits on top of or is flush with the sound table. Very old instruments may use wooden tuning pegs, while newer instruments tend to use geared metal tuners. The bridge is a movable length of hardwood. A pickguard is glued below the sound hole under the strings. European roundbacks commonly use a 13-inch scale instead of the 13.876 common on archtop Mandolins.
How long is the scale commonly used on European roundbacks?
How long is the scale commonly used on European roundbacks?
[ "How long is the scale commonly used on European roundbacks? " ]
{ "text": [ "13-inch scale" ], "answer_start": [ 565 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-104241
5ad20e80d7d075001a4282a4
Mandolin
The Neapolitan style has an almond-shaped body resembling a bowl, constructed from curved strips of wood. It usually has a bent sound table, canted in two planes with the design to take the tension of the 8 metal strings arranged in four courses. A hardwood fingerboard sits on top of or is flush with the sound table. Very old instruments may use wooden tuning pegs, while newer instruments tend to use geared metal tuners. The bridge is a movable length of hardwood. A pickguard is glued below the sound hole under the strings. European roundbacks commonly use a 13-inch scale instead of the 13.876 common on archtop Mandolins.
What kind of style does the Ice Cream mandolin have?
What kind of style does the Ice Cream mandolin have?
[ "What kind of style does the Ice Cream mandolin have?" ]
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gem-squad_v2-train-104242
5ad20e80d7d075001a4282a5
Mandolin
The Neapolitan style has an almond-shaped body resembling a bowl, constructed from curved strips of wood. It usually has a bent sound table, canted in two planes with the design to take the tension of the 8 metal strings arranged in four courses. A hardwood fingerboard sits on top of or is flush with the sound table. Very old instruments may use wooden tuning pegs, while newer instruments tend to use geared metal tuners. The bridge is a movable length of hardwood. A pickguard is glued below the sound hole under the strings. European roundbacks commonly use a 13-inch scale instead of the 13.876 common on archtop Mandolins.
How many strings does the Peapolitan mandolin have?
How many strings does the Peapolitan mandolin have?
[ "How many strings does the Peapolitan mandolin have?" ]
{ "text": [], "answer_start": [] }
gem-squad_v2-train-104243
5ad20e80d7d075001a4282a6
Mandolin
The Neapolitan style has an almond-shaped body resembling a bowl, constructed from curved strips of wood. It usually has a bent sound table, canted in two planes with the design to take the tension of the 8 metal strings arranged in four courses. A hardwood fingerboard sits on top of or is flush with the sound table. Very old instruments may use wooden tuning pegs, while newer instruments tend to use geared metal tuners. The bridge is a movable length of hardwood. A pickguard is glued below the sound hole under the strings. European roundbacks commonly use a 13-inch scale instead of the 13.876 common on archtop Mandolins.
What are the Neapolitan mandolin not made of?
What are the Neapolitan mandolin not made of?
[ " What are the Neapolitan mandolin not made of?" ]
{ "text": [], "answer_start": [] }
gem-squad_v2-train-104244
5ad20e80d7d075001a4282a7
Mandolin
The Neapolitan style has an almond-shaped body resembling a bowl, constructed from curved strips of wood. It usually has a bent sound table, canted in two planes with the design to take the tension of the 8 metal strings arranged in four courses. A hardwood fingerboard sits on top of or is flush with the sound table. Very old instruments may use wooden tuning pegs, while newer instruments tend to use geared metal tuners. The bridge is a movable length of hardwood. A pickguard is glued below the sound hole under the strings. European roundbacks commonly use a 13-inch scale instead of the 13.876 common on archtop Mandolins.
What sits on bottom or is flush with the sound table of the Mandolin?
What sits on bottom or is flush with the sound table of the Mandolin?
[ " What sits on bottom or is flush with the sound table of the Mandolin?" ]
{ "text": [], "answer_start": [] }
gem-squad_v2-train-104245
5ad20e80d7d075001a4282a8
Mandolin
The Neapolitan style has an almond-shaped body resembling a bowl, constructed from curved strips of wood. It usually has a bent sound table, canted in two planes with the design to take the tension of the 8 metal strings arranged in four courses. A hardwood fingerboard sits on top of or is flush with the sound table. Very old instruments may use wooden tuning pegs, while newer instruments tend to use geared metal tuners. The bridge is a movable length of hardwood. A pickguard is glued below the sound hole under the strings. European roundbacks commonly use a 13-inch scale instead of the 13.876 common on archtop Mandolins.
How wide is the scale commonly used on European roundbacks?
How wide is the scale commonly used on European roundbacks?
[ " How wide is the scale commonly used on European roundbacks?" ]
{ "text": [], "answer_start": [] }
gem-squad_v2-train-104246
5728a6062ca10214002da520
Mandolin
Another family of bowlback mandolins came from Milan and Lombardy. These mandolins are closer to the mandolino or mandore than other modern mandolins. They are shorter and wider than the standard Neapolitan mandolin, with a shallow back. The instruments have 6 strings, 3 wire treble-strings and 3 gut or wire-wrapped-silk bass-strings. The strings ran between the tuning pegs and a bridge that was glued to the soundboard, as a guitar's. The Lombardic mandolins were tuned g b e' a' d" g". A developer of the Milanese stye was Antonio Monzino (Milan) and his family who made them for 6 generations.
Where did the Lombardic family of bowlback mandolins come from?
Where did the Lombardic family of bowlback mandolins come from?
[ "Where did the Lombardic family of bowlback mandolins come from?" ]
{ "text": [ "Milan and Lombardy" ], "answer_start": [ 47 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-104247
5728a6062ca10214002da521
Mandolin
Another family of bowlback mandolins came from Milan and Lombardy. These mandolins are closer to the mandolino or mandore than other modern mandolins. They are shorter and wider than the standard Neapolitan mandolin, with a shallow back. The instruments have 6 strings, 3 wire treble-strings and 3 gut or wire-wrapped-silk bass-strings. The strings ran between the tuning pegs and a bridge that was glued to the soundboard, as a guitar's. The Lombardic mandolins were tuned g b e' a' d" g". A developer of the Milanese stye was Antonio Monzino (Milan) and his family who made them for 6 generations.
What do the Lombardic mandolins resemble more than modern mandolins?
What do the Lombardic mandolins resemble more than modern mandolins?
[ "What do the Lombardic mandolins resemble more than modern mandolins?" ]
{ "text": [ "mandolino or mandore" ], "answer_start": [ 101 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-104248
5728a6062ca10214002da522
Mandolin
Another family of bowlback mandolins came from Milan and Lombardy. These mandolins are closer to the mandolino or mandore than other modern mandolins. They are shorter and wider than the standard Neapolitan mandolin, with a shallow back. The instruments have 6 strings, 3 wire treble-strings and 3 gut or wire-wrapped-silk bass-strings. The strings ran between the tuning pegs and a bridge that was glued to the soundboard, as a guitar's. The Lombardic mandolins were tuned g b e' a' d" g". A developer of the Milanese stye was Antonio Monzino (Milan) and his family who made them for 6 generations.
What differences do the Lombardic mandolins have from the Neapolitan mandolin?
What differences do the Lombardic mandolins have from the Neapolitan mandolin?
[ "What differences do the Lombardic mandolins have from the Neapolitan mandolin?" ]
{ "text": [ "They are shorter and wider" ], "answer_start": [ 151 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-104249
5728a6062ca10214002da523
Mandolin
Another family of bowlback mandolins came from Milan and Lombardy. These mandolins are closer to the mandolino or mandore than other modern mandolins. They are shorter and wider than the standard Neapolitan mandolin, with a shallow back. The instruments have 6 strings, 3 wire treble-strings and 3 gut or wire-wrapped-silk bass-strings. The strings ran between the tuning pegs and a bridge that was glued to the soundboard, as a guitar's. The Lombardic mandolins were tuned g b e' a' d" g". A developer of the Milanese stye was Antonio Monzino (Milan) and his family who made them for 6 generations.
How many strings do the Lombardic mandolins have?
How many strings do the Lombardic mandolins have?
[ "How many strings do the Lombardic mandolins have?" ]
{ "text": [ "6 strings" ], "answer_start": [ 259 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-104250
5728a6062ca10214002da524
Mandolin
Another family of bowlback mandolins came from Milan and Lombardy. These mandolins are closer to the mandolino or mandore than other modern mandolins. They are shorter and wider than the standard Neapolitan mandolin, with a shallow back. The instruments have 6 strings, 3 wire treble-strings and 3 gut or wire-wrapped-silk bass-strings. The strings ran between the tuning pegs and a bridge that was glued to the soundboard, as a guitar's. The Lombardic mandolins were tuned g b e' a' d" g". A developer of the Milanese stye was Antonio Monzino (Milan) and his family who made them for 6 generations.
Who was the developer of the Milanese mandolin?
Who was the developer of the Milanese mandolin?
[ "Who was the developer of the Milanese mandolin?" ]
{ "text": [ "Antonio Monzino" ], "answer_start": [ 528 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-104251
5ad20ec3d7d075001a4282ae
Mandolin
Another family of bowlback mandolins came from Milan and Lombardy. These mandolins are closer to the mandolino or mandore than other modern mandolins. They are shorter and wider than the standard Neapolitan mandolin, with a shallow back. The instruments have 6 strings, 3 wire treble-strings and 3 gut or wire-wrapped-silk bass-strings. The strings ran between the tuning pegs and a bridge that was glued to the soundboard, as a guitar's. The Lombardic mandolins were tuned g b e' a' d" g". A developer of the Milanese stye was Antonio Monzino (Milan) and his family who made them for 6 generations.
Where did the Lombardic family of bowlback mandolins leave from?
Where did the Lombardic family of bowlback mandolins leave from?
[ "Where did the Lombardic family of bowlback mandolins leave from?" ]
{ "text": [], "answer_start": [] }
gem-squad_v2-train-104252
5ad20ec3d7d075001a4282af
Mandolin
Another family of bowlback mandolins came from Milan and Lombardy. These mandolins are closer to the mandolino or mandore than other modern mandolins. They are shorter and wider than the standard Neapolitan mandolin, with a shallow back. The instruments have 6 strings, 3 wire treble-strings and 3 gut or wire-wrapped-silk bass-strings. The strings ran between the tuning pegs and a bridge that was glued to the soundboard, as a guitar's. The Lombardic mandolins were tuned g b e' a' d" g". A developer of the Milanese stye was Antonio Monzino (Milan) and his family who made them for 6 generations.
What do the Lombardic mandolins resemble more than ancient mandolins?
What do the Lombardic mandolins resemble more than ancient mandolins?
[ "What do the Lombardic mandolins resemble more than ancient mandolins?" ]
{ "text": [], "answer_start": [] }
gem-squad_v2-train-104253
5ad20ec3d7d075001a4282b0
Mandolin
Another family of bowlback mandolins came from Milan and Lombardy. These mandolins are closer to the mandolino or mandore than other modern mandolins. They are shorter and wider than the standard Neapolitan mandolin, with a shallow back. The instruments have 6 strings, 3 wire treble-strings and 3 gut or wire-wrapped-silk bass-strings. The strings ran between the tuning pegs and a bridge that was glued to the soundboard, as a guitar's. The Lombardic mandolins were tuned g b e' a' d" g". A developer of the Milanese stye was Antonio Monzino (Milan) and his family who made them for 6 generations.
What differences do the Lombardic mandolins have from the ancient mandolin?
What differences do the Lombardic mandolins have from the ancient mandolin?
[ "What differences do the Lombardic mandolins have from the ancient mandolin?" ]
{ "text": [], "answer_start": [] }
gem-squad_v2-train-104254
5ad20ec3d7d075001a4282b1
Mandolin
Another family of bowlback mandolins came from Milan and Lombardy. These mandolins are closer to the mandolino or mandore than other modern mandolins. They are shorter and wider than the standard Neapolitan mandolin, with a shallow back. The instruments have 6 strings, 3 wire treble-strings and 3 gut or wire-wrapped-silk bass-strings. The strings ran between the tuning pegs and a bridge that was glued to the soundboard, as a guitar's. The Lombardic mandolins were tuned g b e' a' d" g". A developer of the Milanese stye was Antonio Monzino (Milan) and his family who made them for 6 generations.
How many bows do the Lombardic mandolins have?
How many bows do the Lombardic mandolins have?
[ " How many bows do the Lombardic mandolins have?" ]
{ "text": [], "answer_start": [] }
gem-squad_v2-train-104255
5ad20ec3d7d075001a4282b2
Mandolin
Another family of bowlback mandolins came from Milan and Lombardy. These mandolins are closer to the mandolino or mandore than other modern mandolins. They are shorter and wider than the standard Neapolitan mandolin, with a shallow back. The instruments have 6 strings, 3 wire treble-strings and 3 gut or wire-wrapped-silk bass-strings. The strings ran between the tuning pegs and a bridge that was glued to the soundboard, as a guitar's. The Lombardic mandolins were tuned g b e' a' d" g". A developer of the Milanese stye was Antonio Monzino (Milan) and his family who made them for 6 generations.
Who was the developer of the Chinese mandolin?
Who was the developer of the Chinese mandolin?
[ " Who was the developer of the Chinese mandolin?" ]
{ "text": [], "answer_start": [] }
gem-squad_v2-train-104256
5728a6773acd2414000dfbdb
Mandolin
Samuel Adelstein described the Lombardi mandolin in 1893 as wider and shorter than the Neapolitan mandolin, with a shallower back and a shorter and wider neck, with six single strings to the regular mandolin's set of 4. The Lombardi was tuned C, D, A, E, B, G. The strings were fastened to the bridge like a guitar's. There were 20 frets, covering three octaves, with an additional 5 notes. When Adelstein wrote, there were no nylon strings, and the gut and single strings "do not vibrate so clearly and sweetly as the double steel string of the Neapolitan."
Who described the Lombardi mandolin as wider and shorter than the Neoapolitan mandolin?
Who described the Lombardi mandolin as wider and shorter than the Neoapolitan mandolin?
[ "Who described the Lombardi mandolin as wider and shorter than the Neoapolitan mandolin?" ]
{ "text": [ "Samuel Adelstein" ], "answer_start": [ 0 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-104257
5728a6773acd2414000dfbdc
Mandolin
Samuel Adelstein described the Lombardi mandolin in 1893 as wider and shorter than the Neapolitan mandolin, with a shallower back and a shorter and wider neck, with six single strings to the regular mandolin's set of 4. The Lombardi was tuned C, D, A, E, B, G. The strings were fastened to the bridge like a guitar's. There were 20 frets, covering three octaves, with an additional 5 notes. When Adelstein wrote, there were no nylon strings, and the gut and single strings "do not vibrate so clearly and sweetly as the double steel string of the Neapolitan."
How many strings do the regular mandolin's have?
How many strings do the regular mandolin's have?
[ "How many strings do the regular mandolin's have?" ]
{ "text": [ "4" ], "answer_start": [ 217 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-104258
5728a6773acd2414000dfbdd
Mandolin
Samuel Adelstein described the Lombardi mandolin in 1893 as wider and shorter than the Neapolitan mandolin, with a shallower back and a shorter and wider neck, with six single strings to the regular mandolin's set of 4. The Lombardi was tuned C, D, A, E, B, G. The strings were fastened to the bridge like a guitar's. There were 20 frets, covering three octaves, with an additional 5 notes. When Adelstein wrote, there were no nylon strings, and the gut and single strings "do not vibrate so clearly and sweetly as the double steel string of the Neapolitan."
What was the Lombardi Mandolin tuned to?
What was the Lombardi Mandolin tuned to?
[ "What was the Lombardi Mandolin tuned to?" ]
{ "text": [ "C, D, A, E, B, G." ], "answer_start": [ 243 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-104259
5728a6773acd2414000dfbde
Mandolin
Samuel Adelstein described the Lombardi mandolin in 1893 as wider and shorter than the Neapolitan mandolin, with a shallower back and a shorter and wider neck, with six single strings to the regular mandolin's set of 4. The Lombardi was tuned C, D, A, E, B, G. The strings were fastened to the bridge like a guitar's. There were 20 frets, covering three octaves, with an additional 5 notes. When Adelstein wrote, there were no nylon strings, and the gut and single strings "do not vibrate so clearly and sweetly as the double steel string of the Neapolitan."
How many frets did the Lombardi have?
How many frets did the Lombardi have?
[ "How many frets did the Lombardi have?" ]
{ "text": [ "20 frets" ], "answer_start": [ 329 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-104260
5728a6773acd2414000dfbdf
Mandolin
Samuel Adelstein described the Lombardi mandolin in 1893 as wider and shorter than the Neapolitan mandolin, with a shallower back and a shorter and wider neck, with six single strings to the regular mandolin's set of 4. The Lombardi was tuned C, D, A, E, B, G. The strings were fastened to the bridge like a guitar's. There were 20 frets, covering three octaves, with an additional 5 notes. When Adelstein wrote, there were no nylon strings, and the gut and single strings "do not vibrate so clearly and sweetly as the double steel string of the Neapolitan."
How many octaves did the Lombardi cover?
How many octaves did the Lombardi cover?
[ "How many octaves did the Lombardi cover?" ]
{ "text": [ "three octaves" ], "answer_start": [ 348 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-104261
5ad20efed7d075001a4282b8
Mandolin
Samuel Adelstein described the Lombardi mandolin in 1893 as wider and shorter than the Neapolitan mandolin, with a shallower back and a shorter and wider neck, with six single strings to the regular mandolin's set of 4. The Lombardi was tuned C, D, A, E, B, G. The strings were fastened to the bridge like a guitar's. There were 20 frets, covering three octaves, with an additional 5 notes. When Adelstein wrote, there were no nylon strings, and the gut and single strings "do not vibrate so clearly and sweetly as the double steel string of the Neapolitan."
Who described the Lombardi mandolin as longer and narrower than the Neoapolitan mandolin?
Who described the Lombardi mandolin as longer and narrower than the Neoapolitan mandolin?
[ "Who described the Lombardi mandolin as longer and narrower than the Neoapolitan mandolin?" ]
{ "text": [], "answer_start": [] }
gem-squad_v2-train-104262
5ad20efed7d075001a4282b9
Mandolin
Samuel Adelstein described the Lombardi mandolin in 1893 as wider and shorter than the Neapolitan mandolin, with a shallower back and a shorter and wider neck, with six single strings to the regular mandolin's set of 4. The Lombardi was tuned C, D, A, E, B, G. The strings were fastened to the bridge like a guitar's. There were 20 frets, covering three octaves, with an additional 5 notes. When Adelstein wrote, there were no nylon strings, and the gut and single strings "do not vibrate so clearly and sweetly as the double steel string of the Neapolitan."
How many strings do the non regular mandolin's have?
How many strings do the non regular mandolin's have?
[ " How many strings do the non regular mandolin's have?" ]
{ "text": [], "answer_start": [] }
gem-squad_v2-train-104263
5ad20efed7d075001a4282ba
Mandolin
Samuel Adelstein described the Lombardi mandolin in 1893 as wider and shorter than the Neapolitan mandolin, with a shallower back and a shorter and wider neck, with six single strings to the regular mandolin's set of 4. The Lombardi was tuned C, D, A, E, B, G. The strings were fastened to the bridge like a guitar's. There were 20 frets, covering three octaves, with an additional 5 notes. When Adelstein wrote, there were no nylon strings, and the gut and single strings "do not vibrate so clearly and sweetly as the double steel string of the Neapolitan."
What was the Lombardi Mandolin untuned to?
What was the Lombardi Mandolin untuned to?
[ "What was the Lombardi Mandolin untuned to?" ]
{ "text": [], "answer_start": [] }
gem-squad_v2-train-104264
5ad20efed7d075001a4282bb
Mandolin
Samuel Adelstein described the Lombardi mandolin in 1893 as wider and shorter than the Neapolitan mandolin, with a shallower back and a shorter and wider neck, with six single strings to the regular mandolin's set of 4. The Lombardi was tuned C, D, A, E, B, G. The strings were fastened to the bridge like a guitar's. There were 20 frets, covering three octaves, with an additional 5 notes. When Adelstein wrote, there were no nylon strings, and the gut and single strings "do not vibrate so clearly and sweetly as the double steel string of the Neapolitan."
How many frets did the Lombardi lack?
How many frets did the Lombardi lack?
[ "How many frets did the Lombardi lack?" ]
{ "text": [], "answer_start": [] }
gem-squad_v2-train-104265
5ad20efed7d075001a4282bc
Mandolin
Samuel Adelstein described the Lombardi mandolin in 1893 as wider and shorter than the Neapolitan mandolin, with a shallower back and a shorter and wider neck, with six single strings to the regular mandolin's set of 4. The Lombardi was tuned C, D, A, E, B, G. The strings were fastened to the bridge like a guitar's. There were 20 frets, covering three octaves, with an additional 5 notes. When Adelstein wrote, there were no nylon strings, and the gut and single strings "do not vibrate so clearly and sweetly as the double steel string of the Neapolitan."
How many octaves did the Lombardi not cover?
How many octaves did the Lombardi not cover?
[ " How many octaves did the Lombardi not cover?" ]
{ "text": [], "answer_start": [] }
gem-squad_v2-train-104266
5728a75e4b864d1900164b92
Mandolin
In his 1805 mandolin method, Anweisung die Mandoline von selbst zu erlernen nebst einigen Uebungsstucken von Bortolazzi, Bartolomeo Bortolazzi popularised the Cremonese mandolin, which had four single-strings and a fixed bridge, to which the strings were attached. Bortolazzi said in this book that the new wire strung mandolins were uncomfortable to play, when compared with the gut-string instruments. Also, he felt they had a "less pleasing...hard, zither-like tone" as compared to the gut string's "softer, full-singing tone." He favored the four single strings of the Cremonese instrument, which were tuned the same as the Neapolitan.
Who popularised the Cremonese Mandolin?
Who popularised the Cremonese Mandolin?
[ "Who popularised the Cremonese Mandolin?" ]
{ "text": [ "Bartolomeo Bortolazzi" ], "answer_start": [ 121 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-104267
5728a75e4b864d1900164b93
Mandolin
In his 1805 mandolin method, Anweisung die Mandoline von selbst zu erlernen nebst einigen Uebungsstucken von Bortolazzi, Bartolomeo Bortolazzi popularised the Cremonese mandolin, which had four single-strings and a fixed bridge, to which the strings were attached. Bortolazzi said in this book that the new wire strung mandolins were uncomfortable to play, when compared with the gut-string instruments. Also, he felt they had a "less pleasing...hard, zither-like tone" as compared to the gut string's "softer, full-singing tone." He favored the four single strings of the Cremonese instrument, which were tuned the same as the Neapolitan.
What was Bartolomeo Bortolazzi's popular mandolin method?
What was Bartolomeo Bortolazzi's popular mandolin method?
[ "What was Bartolomeo Bortolazzi's popular mandolin method?" ]
{ "text": [ "Anweisung die Mandoline von selbst zu erlernen nebst einigen Uebungsstucken von Bortolazzi" ], "answer_start": [ 29 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-104268
5728a75e4b864d1900164b94
Mandolin
In his 1805 mandolin method, Anweisung die Mandoline von selbst zu erlernen nebst einigen Uebungsstucken von Bortolazzi, Bartolomeo Bortolazzi popularised the Cremonese mandolin, which had four single-strings and a fixed bridge, to which the strings were attached. Bortolazzi said in this book that the new wire strung mandolins were uncomfortable to play, when compared with the gut-string instruments. Also, he felt they had a "less pleasing...hard, zither-like tone" as compared to the gut string's "softer, full-singing tone." He favored the four single strings of the Cremonese instrument, which were tuned the same as the Neapolitan.
How many strings did the Cremonese Mandolin have?
How many strings did the Cremonese Mandolin have?
[ "How many strings did the Cremonese Mandolin have?" ]
{ "text": [ "four single-strings" ], "answer_start": [ 189 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-104269
5728a75e4b864d1900164b95
Mandolin
In his 1805 mandolin method, Anweisung die Mandoline von selbst zu erlernen nebst einigen Uebungsstucken von Bortolazzi, Bartolomeo Bortolazzi popularised the Cremonese mandolin, which had four single-strings and a fixed bridge, to which the strings were attached. Bortolazzi said in this book that the new wire strung mandolins were uncomfortable to play, when compared with the gut-string instruments. Also, he felt they had a "less pleasing...hard, zither-like tone" as compared to the gut string's "softer, full-singing tone." He favored the four single strings of the Cremonese instrument, which were tuned the same as the Neapolitan.
Did Bortolazzi like playing the new wire strung mandolins?
Did Bortolazzi like playing the new wire strung mandolins?
[ "Did Bortolazzi like playing the new wire strung mandolins? " ]
{ "text": [ "uncomfortable to play" ], "answer_start": [ 334 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-104270
5728a75e4b864d1900164b96
Mandolin
In his 1805 mandolin method, Anweisung die Mandoline von selbst zu erlernen nebst einigen Uebungsstucken von Bortolazzi, Bartolomeo Bortolazzi popularised the Cremonese mandolin, which had four single-strings and a fixed bridge, to which the strings were attached. Bortolazzi said in this book that the new wire strung mandolins were uncomfortable to play, when compared with the gut-string instruments. Also, he felt they had a "less pleasing...hard, zither-like tone" as compared to the gut string's "softer, full-singing tone." He favored the four single strings of the Cremonese instrument, which were tuned the same as the Neapolitan.
What did Bortolazzi say about the sound?
What did Bortolazzi say about the sound?
[ "What did Bortolazzi say about the sound? " ]
{ "text": [ "less pleasing...hard, zither-like tone" ], "answer_start": [ 430 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-104271
5ad211e7d7d075001a4282de
Mandolin
In his 1805 mandolin method, Anweisung die Mandoline von selbst zu erlernen nebst einigen Uebungsstucken von Bortolazzi, Bartolomeo Bortolazzi popularised the Cremonese mandolin, which had four single-strings and a fixed bridge, to which the strings were attached. Bortolazzi said in this book that the new wire strung mandolins were uncomfortable to play, when compared with the gut-string instruments. Also, he felt they had a "less pleasing...hard, zither-like tone" as compared to the gut string's "softer, full-singing tone." He favored the four single strings of the Cremonese instrument, which were tuned the same as the Neapolitan.
Who didn't popularize the Cremonese Mandolin?
Who didn't popularize the Cremonese Mandolin?
[ "Who didn't popularize the Cremonese Mandolin?" ]
{ "text": [], "answer_start": [] }
gem-squad_v2-train-104272
5ad211e7d7d075001a4282df
Mandolin
In his 1805 mandolin method, Anweisung die Mandoline von selbst zu erlernen nebst einigen Uebungsstucken von Bortolazzi, Bartolomeo Bortolazzi popularised the Cremonese mandolin, which had four single-strings and a fixed bridge, to which the strings were attached. Bortolazzi said in this book that the new wire strung mandolins were uncomfortable to play, when compared with the gut-string instruments. Also, he felt they had a "less pleasing...hard, zither-like tone" as compared to the gut string's "softer, full-singing tone." He favored the four single strings of the Cremonese instrument, which were tuned the same as the Neapolitan.
What was Bartolomeo Bortolazzi's unpopular mandolin method?
What was Bartolomeo Bortolazzi's unpopular mandolin method?
[ " What was Bartolomeo Bortolazzi's unpopular mandolin method?" ]
{ "text": [], "answer_start": [] }
gem-squad_v2-train-104273
5ad211e7d7d075001a4282e0
Mandolin
In his 1805 mandolin method, Anweisung die Mandoline von selbst zu erlernen nebst einigen Uebungsstucken von Bortolazzi, Bartolomeo Bortolazzi popularised the Cremonese mandolin, which had four single-strings and a fixed bridge, to which the strings were attached. Bortolazzi said in this book that the new wire strung mandolins were uncomfortable to play, when compared with the gut-string instruments. Also, he felt they had a "less pleasing...hard, zither-like tone" as compared to the gut string's "softer, full-singing tone." He favored the four single strings of the Cremonese instrument, which were tuned the same as the Neapolitan.
How many double strings did the Cremonese Mandolin have?
How many double strings did the Cremonese Mandolin have?
[ " How many double strings did the Cremonese Mandolin have?" ]
{ "text": [], "answer_start": [] }
gem-squad_v2-train-104274
5ad211e7d7d075001a4282e1
Mandolin
In his 1805 mandolin method, Anweisung die Mandoline von selbst zu erlernen nebst einigen Uebungsstucken von Bortolazzi, Bartolomeo Bortolazzi popularised the Cremonese mandolin, which had four single-strings and a fixed bridge, to which the strings were attached. Bortolazzi said in this book that the new wire strung mandolins were uncomfortable to play, when compared with the gut-string instruments. Also, he felt they had a "less pleasing...hard, zither-like tone" as compared to the gut string's "softer, full-singing tone." He favored the four single strings of the Cremonese instrument, which were tuned the same as the Neapolitan.
What did Bortolazzi say about the tempo?
What did Bortolazzi say about the tempo?
[ " What did Bortolazzi say about the tempo?" ]
{ "text": [], "answer_start": [] }
gem-squad_v2-train-104275
5728a7ed3acd2414000dfc0d
Mandolin
At the very end of the 19th century, a new style, with a carved top and back construction inspired by violin family instruments began to supplant the European-style bowl-back instruments in the United States. This new style is credited to mandolins designed and built by Orville Gibson, a Kalamazoo, Michigan luthier who founded the "Gibson Mandolin-Guitar Manufacturing Co., Limited" in 1902. Gibson mandolins evolved into two basic styles: the Florentine or F-style, which has a decorative scroll near the neck, two points on the lower body and usually a scroll carved into the headstock; and the A-style, which is pear shaped, has no points and usually has a simpler headstock.
When was a new sytle of carved top and back construction mandolins created?
When was a new sytle of carved top and back construction mandolins created?
[ "When was a new sytle of carved top and back construction mandolins created?" ]
{ "text": [ "end of the 19th century" ], "answer_start": [ 12 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-104276
5728a7ed3acd2414000dfc0e
Mandolin
At the very end of the 19th century, a new style, with a carved top and back construction inspired by violin family instruments began to supplant the European-style bowl-back instruments in the United States. This new style is credited to mandolins designed and built by Orville Gibson, a Kalamazoo, Michigan luthier who founded the "Gibson Mandolin-Guitar Manufacturing Co., Limited" in 1902. Gibson mandolins evolved into two basic styles: the Florentine or F-style, which has a decorative scroll near the neck, two points on the lower body and usually a scroll carved into the headstock; and the A-style, which is pear shaped, has no points and usually has a simpler headstock.
What was the new sytle of mandolins inspired from?
What was the new sytle of mandolins inspired from?
[ "What was the new sytle of mandolins inspired from?" ]
{ "text": [ "violin family instruments" ], "answer_start": [ 102 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-104277
5728a7ed3acd2414000dfc0f
Mandolin
At the very end of the 19th century, a new style, with a carved top and back construction inspired by violin family instruments began to supplant the European-style bowl-back instruments in the United States. This new style is credited to mandolins designed and built by Orville Gibson, a Kalamazoo, Michigan luthier who founded the "Gibson Mandolin-Guitar Manufacturing Co., Limited" in 1902. Gibson mandolins evolved into two basic styles: the Florentine or F-style, which has a decorative scroll near the neck, two points on the lower body and usually a scroll carved into the headstock; and the A-style, which is pear shaped, has no points and usually has a simpler headstock.
What sytle did the new style of mandolins supplant?
What sytle did the new style of mandolins supplant?
[ "What sytle did the new style of mandolins supplant?" ]
{ "text": [ "European-style bowl-back" ], "answer_start": [ 150 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-104278
5728a7ed3acd2414000dfc10
Mandolin
At the very end of the 19th century, a new style, with a carved top and back construction inspired by violin family instruments began to supplant the European-style bowl-back instruments in the United States. This new style is credited to mandolins designed and built by Orville Gibson, a Kalamazoo, Michigan luthier who founded the "Gibson Mandolin-Guitar Manufacturing Co., Limited" in 1902. Gibson mandolins evolved into two basic styles: the Florentine or F-style, which has a decorative scroll near the neck, two points on the lower body and usually a scroll carved into the headstock; and the A-style, which is pear shaped, has no points and usually has a simpler headstock.
Who founded the Gibson Mandolin-Guitar Manufacturing Co, Limited?
Who founded the Gibson Mandolin-Guitar Manufacturing Co, Limited?
[ "Who founded the Gibson Mandolin-Guitar Manufacturing Co, Limited? " ]
{ "text": [ "Orville Gibson" ], "answer_start": [ 271 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-104279
5ad2123dd7d075001a4282f0
Mandolin
At the very end of the 19th century, a new style, with a carved top and back construction inspired by violin family instruments began to supplant the European-style bowl-back instruments in the United States. This new style is credited to mandolins designed and built by Orville Gibson, a Kalamazoo, Michigan luthier who founded the "Gibson Mandolin-Guitar Manufacturing Co., Limited" in 1902. Gibson mandolins evolved into two basic styles: the Florentine or F-style, which has a decorative scroll near the neck, two points on the lower body and usually a scroll carved into the headstock; and the A-style, which is pear shaped, has no points and usually has a simpler headstock.
When was a old style of carved top and back construction mandolins created?
When was a old style of carved top and back construction mandolins created?
[ "When was a old style of carved top and back construction mandolins created?" ]
{ "text": [], "answer_start": [] }
gem-squad_v2-train-104280
5ad2123dd7d075001a4282f1
Mandolin
At the very end of the 19th century, a new style, with a carved top and back construction inspired by violin family instruments began to supplant the European-style bowl-back instruments in the United States. This new style is credited to mandolins designed and built by Orville Gibson, a Kalamazoo, Michigan luthier who founded the "Gibson Mandolin-Guitar Manufacturing Co., Limited" in 1902. Gibson mandolins evolved into two basic styles: the Florentine or F-style, which has a decorative scroll near the neck, two points on the lower body and usually a scroll carved into the headstock; and the A-style, which is pear shaped, has no points and usually has a simpler headstock.
What was the old style of mandolins inspired from?
What was the old style of mandolins inspired from?
[ " What was the old style of mandolins inspired from?" ]
{ "text": [], "answer_start": [] }
gem-squad_v2-train-104281
5ad2123dd7d075001a4282f2
Mandolin
At the very end of the 19th century, a new style, with a carved top and back construction inspired by violin family instruments began to supplant the European-style bowl-back instruments in the United States. This new style is credited to mandolins designed and built by Orville Gibson, a Kalamazoo, Michigan luthier who founded the "Gibson Mandolin-Guitar Manufacturing Co., Limited" in 1902. Gibson mandolins evolved into two basic styles: the Florentine or F-style, which has a decorative scroll near the neck, two points on the lower body and usually a scroll carved into the headstock; and the A-style, which is pear shaped, has no points and usually has a simpler headstock.
What style did the old style of mandolins supplant?
What style did the old style of mandolins supplant?
[ " What style did the old style of mandolins supplant?" ]
{ "text": [], "answer_start": [] }
gem-squad_v2-train-104282
5ad2123dd7d075001a4282f3
Mandolin
At the very end of the 19th century, a new style, with a carved top and back construction inspired by violin family instruments began to supplant the European-style bowl-back instruments in the United States. This new style is credited to mandolins designed and built by Orville Gibson, a Kalamazoo, Michigan luthier who founded the "Gibson Mandolin-Guitar Manufacturing Co., Limited" in 1902. Gibson mandolins evolved into two basic styles: the Florentine or F-style, which has a decorative scroll near the neck, two points on the lower body and usually a scroll carved into the headstock; and the A-style, which is pear shaped, has no points and usually has a simpler headstock.
Who founded the Gibson Mandolin-Guitar Manufacturing Co, Unlimited?
Who founded the Gibson Mandolin-Guitar Manufacturing Co, Unlimited?
[ " Who founded the Gibson Mandolin-Guitar Manufacturing Co, Unlimited?" ]
{ "text": [], "answer_start": [] }
gem-squad_v2-train-104283
5728a8913acd2414000dfc1f
Mandolin
These styles generally have either two f-shaped soundholes like a violin (F-5 and A-5), or an oval sound hole (F-4 and A-4 and lower models) directly under the strings. Much variation exists between makers working from these archetypes, and other variants have become increasingly common. Generally, in the United States, Gibson F-hole F-5 mandolins and mandolins influenced by that design are strongly associated with bluegrass, while the A-style is associated other types of music, although it too is most often used for and associated with bluegrass. The F-5's more complicated woodwork also translates into a more expensive instrument.
What shape sounds holes do these styles of mandolins have?
What shape sounds holes do these styles of mandolins have?
[ "What shape sounds holes do these styles of mandolins have? " ]
{ "text": [ "two f-shaped soundholes like a violin (F-5 and A-5), or an oval sound hole (F-4 and A-4 and lower models)" ], "answer_start": [ 35 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-104284
5728a8913acd2414000dfc20
Mandolin
These styles generally have either two f-shaped soundholes like a violin (F-5 and A-5), or an oval sound hole (F-4 and A-4 and lower models) directly under the strings. Much variation exists between makers working from these archetypes, and other variants have become increasingly common. Generally, in the United States, Gibson F-hole F-5 mandolins and mandolins influenced by that design are strongly associated with bluegrass, while the A-style is associated other types of music, although it too is most often used for and associated with bluegrass. The F-5's more complicated woodwork also translates into a more expensive instrument.
Where are the soundholes located?
Where are the soundholes located?
[ "Where are the soundholes located?" ]
{ "text": [ "directly under the strings" ], "answer_start": [ 141 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-104285
5728a8913acd2414000dfc21
Mandolin
These styles generally have either two f-shaped soundholes like a violin (F-5 and A-5), or an oval sound hole (F-4 and A-4 and lower models) directly under the strings. Much variation exists between makers working from these archetypes, and other variants have become increasingly common. Generally, in the United States, Gibson F-hole F-5 mandolins and mandolins influenced by that design are strongly associated with bluegrass, while the A-style is associated other types of music, although it too is most often used for and associated with bluegrass. The F-5's more complicated woodwork also translates into a more expensive instrument.
What mandolin is associate with Bluegrass music?
What mandolin is associate with Bluegrass music?
[ "What mandolin is associate with Bluegrass music?" ]
{ "text": [ "Gibson F-hole F-5 mandolins" ], "answer_start": [ 322 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-104286
5728a8913acd2414000dfc22
Mandolin
These styles generally have either two f-shaped soundholes like a violin (F-5 and A-5), or an oval sound hole (F-4 and A-4 and lower models) directly under the strings. Much variation exists between makers working from these archetypes, and other variants have become increasingly common. Generally, in the United States, Gibson F-hole F-5 mandolins and mandolins influenced by that design are strongly associated with bluegrass, while the A-style is associated other types of music, although it too is most often used for and associated with bluegrass. The F-5's more complicated woodwork also translates into a more expensive instrument.
What style is associate with other types of music?
What style is associate with other types of music?
[ "What style is associate with other types of music?" ]
{ "text": [ "A-style" ], "answer_start": [ 440 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-104287
5728a8913acd2414000dfc23
Mandolin
These styles generally have either two f-shaped soundholes like a violin (F-5 and A-5), or an oval sound hole (F-4 and A-4 and lower models) directly under the strings. Much variation exists between makers working from these archetypes, and other variants have become increasingly common. Generally, in the United States, Gibson F-hole F-5 mandolins and mandolins influenced by that design are strongly associated with bluegrass, while the A-style is associated other types of music, although it too is most often used for and associated with bluegrass. The F-5's more complicated woodwork also translates into a more expensive instrument.
Why is the F-5 mandolin more expensive?
Why is the F-5 mandolin more expensive?
[ "Why is the F-5 mandolin more expensive?" ]
{ "text": [ "complicated woodwork" ], "answer_start": [ 569 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-104288
5ad21289d7d075001a428302
Mandolin
These styles generally have either two f-shaped soundholes like a violin (F-5 and A-5), or an oval sound hole (F-4 and A-4 and lower models) directly under the strings. Much variation exists between makers working from these archetypes, and other variants have become increasingly common. Generally, in the United States, Gibson F-hole F-5 mandolins and mandolins influenced by that design are strongly associated with bluegrass, while the A-style is associated other types of music, although it too is most often used for and associated with bluegrass. The F-5's more complicated woodwork also translates into a more expensive instrument.
What shape sounds holes do these styles of mandolins not have?
What shape sounds holes do these styles of mandolins not have?
[ " What shape sounds holes do these styles of mandolins not have?" ]
{ "text": [], "answer_start": [] }
gem-squad_v2-train-104289
5ad21289d7d075001a428303
Mandolin
These styles generally have either two f-shaped soundholes like a violin (F-5 and A-5), or an oval sound hole (F-4 and A-4 and lower models) directly under the strings. Much variation exists between makers working from these archetypes, and other variants have become increasingly common. Generally, in the United States, Gibson F-hole F-5 mandolins and mandolins influenced by that design are strongly associated with bluegrass, while the A-style is associated other types of music, although it too is most often used for and associated with bluegrass. The F-5's more complicated woodwork also translates into a more expensive instrument.
Where are the feelingholes located?
Where are the feelingholes located?
[ " Where are the feelingholes located?" ]
{ "text": [], "answer_start": [] }
gem-squad_v2-train-104290
5ad21289d7d075001a428304
Mandolin
These styles generally have either two f-shaped soundholes like a violin (F-5 and A-5), or an oval sound hole (F-4 and A-4 and lower models) directly under the strings. Much variation exists between makers working from these archetypes, and other variants have become increasingly common. Generally, in the United States, Gibson F-hole F-5 mandolins and mandolins influenced by that design are strongly associated with bluegrass, while the A-style is associated other types of music, although it too is most often used for and associated with bluegrass. The F-5's more complicated woodwork also translates into a more expensive instrument.
What mandolin is not associated with Bluegrass music?
What mandolin is not associated with Bluegrass music?
[ "What mandolin is not associated with Bluegrass music?" ]
{ "text": [], "answer_start": [] }
gem-squad_v2-train-104291
5ad21289d7d075001a428305
Mandolin
These styles generally have either two f-shaped soundholes like a violin (F-5 and A-5), or an oval sound hole (F-4 and A-4 and lower models) directly under the strings. Much variation exists between makers working from these archetypes, and other variants have become increasingly common. Generally, in the United States, Gibson F-hole F-5 mandolins and mandolins influenced by that design are strongly associated with bluegrass, while the A-style is associated other types of music, although it too is most often used for and associated with bluegrass. The F-5's more complicated woodwork also translates into a more expensive instrument.
Why is the F-5 mandolin less expensive?
Why is the F-5 mandolin less expensive?
[ " Why is the F-5 mandolin less expensive?" ]
{ "text": [], "answer_start": [] }
gem-squad_v2-train-104292
5728a91e3acd2414000dfc33
Mandolin
Numerous modern mandolin makers build instruments that largely replicate the Gibson F-5 Artist models built in the early 1920s under the supervision of Gibson acoustician Lloyd Loar. Original Loar-signed instruments are sought after and extremely valuable. Other makers from the Loar period and earlier include Lyon and Healy, Vega and Larson Brothers. Some notable modern American carved mandolin manufacturers include, in addition to Kay, Gibson, Weber, Monteleone and Collings. Mandolins from other countries include The Loar (China), Santa, Rosa (China), Michael Kelly (Korea), Eastman (China), Kentucky (China), Heiden (Canada), Gilchrist (Australia) and Morgan Monroe (China).
What style of Gisbon Mandolin was largely replicated?
What style of Gisbon Mandolin was largely replicated?
[ "What style of Gisbon Mandolin was largely replicated?" ]
{ "text": [ "Gibson F-5" ], "answer_start": [ 77 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-104293
5728a91e3acd2414000dfc34
Mandolin
Numerous modern mandolin makers build instruments that largely replicate the Gibson F-5 Artist models built in the early 1920s under the supervision of Gibson acoustician Lloyd Loar. Original Loar-signed instruments are sought after and extremely valuable. Other makers from the Loar period and earlier include Lyon and Healy, Vega and Larson Brothers. Some notable modern American carved mandolin manufacturers include, in addition to Kay, Gibson, Weber, Monteleone and Collings. Mandolins from other countries include The Loar (China), Santa, Rosa (China), Michael Kelly (Korea), Eastman (China), Kentucky (China), Heiden (Canada), Gilchrist (Australia) and Morgan Monroe (China).
When was the Gibson F-5 largely replicated?
When was the Gibson F-5 largely replicated?
[ "When was the Gibson F-5 largely replicated?" ]
{ "text": [ "early 1920s" ], "answer_start": [ 115 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-104294
5728a91e3acd2414000dfc35
Mandolin
Numerous modern mandolin makers build instruments that largely replicate the Gibson F-5 Artist models built in the early 1920s under the supervision of Gibson acoustician Lloyd Loar. Original Loar-signed instruments are sought after and extremely valuable. Other makers from the Loar period and earlier include Lyon and Healy, Vega and Larson Brothers. Some notable modern American carved mandolin manufacturers include, in addition to Kay, Gibson, Weber, Monteleone and Collings. Mandolins from other countries include The Loar (China), Santa, Rosa (China), Michael Kelly (Korea), Eastman (China), Kentucky (China), Heiden (Canada), Gilchrist (Australia) and Morgan Monroe (China).
Who supervised the Gibson F-5's replication?
Who supervised the Gibson F-5's replication?
[ "Who supervised the Gibson F-5's replication? " ]
{ "text": [ "Gibson acoustician Lloyd Loar" ], "answer_start": [ 152 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-104295
5728a91e3acd2414000dfc36
Mandolin
Numerous modern mandolin makers build instruments that largely replicate the Gibson F-5 Artist models built in the early 1920s under the supervision of Gibson acoustician Lloyd Loar. Original Loar-signed instruments are sought after and extremely valuable. Other makers from the Loar period and earlier include Lyon and Healy, Vega and Larson Brothers. Some notable modern American carved mandolin manufacturers include, in addition to Kay, Gibson, Weber, Monteleone and Collings. Mandolins from other countries include The Loar (China), Santa, Rosa (China), Michael Kelly (Korea), Eastman (China), Kentucky (China), Heiden (Canada), Gilchrist (Australia) and Morgan Monroe (China).
Who are the other makers from the Loar period?
Who are the other makers from the Loar period?
[ "Who are the other makers from the Loar period? " ]
{ "text": [ "Lyon and Healy, Vega and Larson Brothers" ], "answer_start": [ 311 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-104296
5728a91e3acd2414000dfc37
Mandolin
Numerous modern mandolin makers build instruments that largely replicate the Gibson F-5 Artist models built in the early 1920s under the supervision of Gibson acoustician Lloyd Loar. Original Loar-signed instruments are sought after and extremely valuable. Other makers from the Loar period and earlier include Lyon and Healy, Vega and Larson Brothers. Some notable modern American carved mandolin manufacturers include, in addition to Kay, Gibson, Weber, Monteleone and Collings. Mandolins from other countries include The Loar (China), Santa, Rosa (China), Michael Kelly (Korea), Eastman (China), Kentucky (China), Heiden (Canada), Gilchrist (Australia) and Morgan Monroe (China).
Who were notable modern American mandolin manufacturers?
Who were notable modern American mandolin manufacturers?
[ "Who were notable modern American mandolin manufacturers? " ]
{ "text": [ "Kay, Gibson, Weber, Monteleone and Collings." ], "answer_start": [ 436 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-104297
5ad212ead7d075001a428314
Mandolin
Numerous modern mandolin makers build instruments that largely replicate the Gibson F-5 Artist models built in the early 1920s under the supervision of Gibson acoustician Lloyd Loar. Original Loar-signed instruments are sought after and extremely valuable. Other makers from the Loar period and earlier include Lyon and Healy, Vega and Larson Brothers. Some notable modern American carved mandolin manufacturers include, in addition to Kay, Gibson, Weber, Monteleone and Collings. Mandolins from other countries include The Loar (China), Santa, Rosa (China), Michael Kelly (Korea), Eastman (China), Kentucky (China), Heiden (Canada), Gilchrist (Australia) and Morgan Monroe (China).
What style of Gisbon Mandolin was never replicated?
What style of Gisbon Mandolin was never replicated?
[ "What style of Gisbon Mandolin was never replicated?" ]
{ "text": [], "answer_start": [] }
gem-squad_v2-train-104298
5ad212ead7d075001a428315
Mandolin
Numerous modern mandolin makers build instruments that largely replicate the Gibson F-5 Artist models built in the early 1920s under the supervision of Gibson acoustician Lloyd Loar. Original Loar-signed instruments are sought after and extremely valuable. Other makers from the Loar period and earlier include Lyon and Healy, Vega and Larson Brothers. Some notable modern American carved mandolin manufacturers include, in addition to Kay, Gibson, Weber, Monteleone and Collings. Mandolins from other countries include The Loar (China), Santa, Rosa (China), Michael Kelly (Korea), Eastman (China), Kentucky (China), Heiden (Canada), Gilchrist (Australia) and Morgan Monroe (China).
When was the Gibson F-5 never replicated?
When was the Gibson F-5 never replicated?
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Mandolin
Numerous modern mandolin makers build instruments that largely replicate the Gibson F-5 Artist models built in the early 1920s under the supervision of Gibson acoustician Lloyd Loar. Original Loar-signed instruments are sought after and extremely valuable. Other makers from the Loar period and earlier include Lyon and Healy, Vega and Larson Brothers. Some notable modern American carved mandolin manufacturers include, in addition to Kay, Gibson, Weber, Monteleone and Collings. Mandolins from other countries include The Loar (China), Santa, Rosa (China), Michael Kelly (Korea), Eastman (China), Kentucky (China), Heiden (Canada), Gilchrist (Australia) and Morgan Monroe (China).
Who rejected the Gibson F-5's replication?
Who rejected the Gibson F-5's replication?
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