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What instruments belong to the strings in the orchestra and why are they part of this group?
The Bass, Harp, Double bass, Violin, Viola, Guitar, Cello and piano because you move on strings to make a sound.
What special jobs or parts of the music do the strings play?
The strings are actually the largest part of the orchestra and make up nearly half of all the instruments. The first violin is also responsible for tuning the entire orchestra.
Describe the sound or style of music the strings play:
Piano is classical and guitar is acoustic or rock. The traditional strings in the orchestra are positioned at the front because they often play soft and higher pitched parts of the music.
Some instruments from the strings:
Click these links to hear the sound of different stringed instruments:
GUITAR PIANO VIOLIN