The definition of amend means to modify or alter something, often for the better. An example of amend is the act of making changes to the U.S. Constitution. amend. amend.
Violins come in 8 main sizes. The size corresponds to the length of the body of the violin (not including the neck and scroll). The smallest common size is 1/16 (just 9 inches or 23 cm), and the sizes work their way up through 1/10, 1/8, 1/4, 1/2, 3/4, 7/8 and finally 4/4 or full size (about 14 inches or 36 cm). Generally speaking, you know if a violin fits if you can reach the notes comfortably with your left hand when holding up the violin.
What is a mandolin? A mandolin is a 'floating bridge' instrument, with a scale length of around 330-350mm. It is tuned to GDAE as is a violin. What is scale length? When any instrument is designed, the scale length must be decided, because upon this depends it's structure, bracing and construction.