Instruments of the Orchestra

Violin

This is the violin. It has the highest pitch, or sound, of all of instruments in the string section of the orchestra. There are two groups of violins in the string section.

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Did you know that the mandolin is related to the violin?

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Next to the violin is a bow, made with stretched horsehair. It is rubbed across the strings to play the violin.

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