String instruments are those in which sound is produced by rubbing a bow across the strings. These instruments have hollow bodies that act as resonating chambers and amplify the sound of the vibrating strings. The entire family of bowed string instruments has four strings.
Bowed string instruments, ordered from highest pitch to lowest pitch, are:
- Violin: It is the smallest and lightest instrument. It is held under the chin and played by rubbing the bow across the strings or plucking them with the fingers (this is called Pizzicato).
- Viola: It is similar to the violin but slightly larger and with a deeper sound. The strings are rubbed with the bow or plucked with the fingers.
- Cello: It is larger than the violin and viola, and is played while seated. It is placed between the performer's legs, and the strings are rubbed with the bow or plucked with the fingers.
- Double bass: It is the largest string instrument and is played standing or seated. It has thicker strings than the other instruments and can be bowed or plucked with the fingers.
These bowed string instruments are part of what is known as the string family of the orchestra. Each one has a unique sound and can play different types of music, from classical to folk and more.
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