Instruments names in German

[ObiwanKenobi]

A quick observation for today:

I’ve noticed that when you change the language for instruments labels (Engrave options > Language > Instrument names), the German version uses “Viola” for the viola.

I would have preferred “Bratsche/Bratschen (plur) [abb Br.]” instead, as many composers use this name (all those from the 19th century, but also Berg, Schoenberg and others). Any advice from our German friends on the forum?

[BassoContinuo]

That’s correct, and for these composers, tempo markings and expression text are often written in German rather than Italian. However, most composers use the term “Viola.”

You can create a variant of the viola called “Bratsche” and save it as a default (with the asterisk). Then you can choose whether to use “Viola” or “Bratsche”. I would prefer “Viola” to be the standard name.

[ObiwanKenobi]

@BassoContinuo

You can create a variant of the viola called “Bratsche” and save it as a default (with the asterisk). Then you can choose whether to use “Viola” or “Bratsche”

Excellent idea. Thank you very much