Hi,

M: I have no idea what you find so problematic about my apology for misunderstanding you.
Other than that, indeed, I did give that information mostly from the top of my head, not owning much music-specific reference works, and I would not have done so at all if you hadn't specifically asked me about it. The equivalence between viol and viola da gamba was not mine, but was quoted by The Fooles Troupe, and I understood it to be the intention of your question as you wrote that you knew already.

Anyone else: Could anyone explain what I'm missing here, because in one message this thread has turned sour for me, and I don't even know why?

Bye,
                                                                  Mysha