RESURRECTING THE VIOLINO ARPA:A MUSEUM EXHIBITION

This paper presents a project aimed at digitally resurrecting and presenting the unique Violino Arpa instrument from the collection of The Danish Music Museum, part of the National Museum of Denmark. The project endeavors to create an interactive installation that provides visitors with an understanding of the impact of different violin body designs through co-design. The paper offers a comprehensive examination of the project’s development and execution, including a review of relevant literature in the field of interactive museum installations and physical modeling of string instruments. The design, implementation, hardware, software, and challenges encountered, as well as the solutions adopted, are described in detail. Furthermore, an evaluation of the project was conducted by museum personnel at The Danish Music Museum. Observations of the participants revealed that the installation was engaging and interactive. However, some participants found aspects of the installation confusing, while others enjoyed the experience, found it aesthetically pleasing, and perceived clear differences between the sound of the Violino Arpa and the classical violin.</p