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Why is the string section called "The backbone of the orchestra"

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Angus Mraz

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What is the largest family in the orchestra?

The largest family in the orchestra is the string family.


Why is the orchestra laid out as it is?

the orchestra is laid out like this because the string family comared to the percission family are a lot higher in picth. this is the orchestra prdictied: the string family the woodwind the brass and the pecussion


Which family has the most members in the orchestra?

The String section has the most members in the orchestra.


What are the subdivisions of the string family?

if you mean in a string orchestra, it is violin, viola, cello, and bass


What instruments from the string family have solo performances in the orchestra?

violin


To which section of the orchestra does the harp belong?

The harp is a solo string instrument, BUT it belongs to the percussion family in the orchestra, as it is used mostly for special effects.


Is the cello in the string family?

The cello is one of the 4 members of the string orchestra family. If you are talking about the full string family, it is viola, cello, bass, violin, piano, and guitar.


What is the group of instruments referred to as the backbone of the orchestra?

i thonk its the string section, probably the cellos


Which family dose a violin come from?

The violin is the smallest member of the string family.


What family does the violin belong too?

It is part of the string section in a symphonic orchestra.


When was Hereford String Orchestra created?

Hereford String Orchestra was created in 1958.


Is a percussion part of the orchalstral family?

Yes. The other sections of an orchestra are string, woodwind and brass.