String section

The string section of an orchestra consists of Violins, Violas, Cellos, Double basses, and Harps.

String Section Media

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  The Chicago Symphony Orchestra performing with a jazz group. The string sections are at the front of the orchestra, arrayed in a semicircle around the conductor's podium.

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  One possible seating arrangement for an orchestra. First violins are labelled "Vln I"; second violins are "Vln II"; violas are "Vla"; and double basses (in German Kontrabässe) are "Kb".