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The Family of String Instruments

Musical instruments whose sound is created by plucking, bowing, striking a string or group of strings.

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ViolinThe smallest of the string instruments of the orchestra,and is plucked of played with a bow.
ViolaThis instrument is a little larger then a violin and is also part of the orchestra.It has a deeper sound then a violin.
CelloThis instrument of the orchestra is the second largest of the string instruments.The player rests this instruments on the floor.
String BassThe largest and lowest sounding sounding string instrument of the orchestra.
DulcimerA flat box with metal wires stretched across the top. Is played by string the strings with a pick.
MandolinThis instrument is pear shaped and is half the size of a guitar. The sound is produced by stricking the strings with a pick.
BanjoThis instrument has a round body with a drum head. It's sound is produced by plucking or picking.
HarpIs the oldest of the string instruments. It sound is produced by striking the string with the fingers.
Folk GuitarThis instrument uses a pick or may be plucked and has a circular sound hole.
Electric GuitarA six string instrument which must use an electric pickup and amplifier to create a sound.

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