That would be the Double Bass, also knows as a Bass Fiddle.
In a string orchestra, an orchestra with violin, cello, viola, and bass, the bass is the largest and lowest instrument. However, if you were looking for the largest string instrument in a full orchestra, the piano would be the instrument for which you are looking.
The double bass
Gimmick quad upright bass violins or contrabass claim to have ultra low frequencies. It takes a machine, two people, or a giant to play one. Traditionally, for practical use, the pipe organ with 26'+ stops is the lowest pitch.
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An orchestra of all strings, Violins, Violas, Cellos and Basses. The Piano, being a member of the percussion family would not normally be part of the string orchestra unless being used as solo instrument.
In a string orchestra, an orchestra with violin, cello, viola, and bass, the bass is the largest and lowest instrument. However, if you were looking for the largest string instrument in a full orchestra, the piano would be the instrument for which you are looking.
Phil Spitalny and His All Girl Orchestra
The double bass
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I can think of: - Typical orchestra - All the instruments. - String Orchestra - Only withe the string section - Chamber Orchestra - Small baroque orchestra with only a few players to each part Hope this Helps
I think you're getting slightly confused with your terminology. The 'string family' comprises all the bowed stringed instruments in a standard orchestra: violins, violas, cellos (violoncellos), and double basses. Thus there are four types of instrument in the string family.
Gimmick quad upright bass violins or contrabass claim to have ultra low frequencies. It takes a machine, two people, or a giant to play one. Traditionally, for practical use, the pipe organ with 26'+ stops is the lowest pitch.
Yes, the E string is the highest string out of of all the string instruments.
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An orchestra of all strings, Violins, Violas, Cellos and Basses. The Piano, being a member of the percussion family would not normally be part of the string orchestra unless being used as solo instrument.
the oboe is used in about all categories of of musical groups...even in marching bands. and yes, oboes are in the orchestra, and band as well.