The violin is the smallest stringed instrument in an orchestra.
The smallest instrument is a piccolo.
So that the sound can be heard louder
yes
the piccolo
The piccolo, which is a small version of the flute. Some might say the piccolo since it is quite small. However, there are so many percussion instruments that it is hard to tell which might be the smallest. I would think that castanets might be considered the smallest instrument in the orchestra. They are typically about the size of the palm of your hand.
Snare drum
probably piccolo
Violin is the smallest and viola is a little bit bigger than a violin
The smallest orchestral stringed instrument is the Violin. The size of stringed instruments, from smallest to largest, is as follows: Violin Viola Cello Double Bass
The cornet is the highest tone and smallest brass instrument
The piccolo oboe is the smallest you can buy, but you could make yourself a mini oboe! :)