Example: The string section played beautifully during the orchestra concert.
Definition
The "string section" in music refers to the group of musicians who play stringed instruments such as violins, violas, cellos, and double basses within an orchestra or ensemble. They often provide the melodic and harmonic foundation in orchestral compositions.
Translations
la sección de cuerdas
de strijksectie
la secció de corda
la section des cordes
die Streicher
Etymology
The term "string section" combines 'string,' referring to instruments that produce sound through vibrating strings, and 'section,' indicating a distinct group within an orchestra. This phrase emerged as orchestras grew more organized, highlighting the division of instruments by type.
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"The string section" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - Music - (B1) - set 1", containing 102 commonly used words.
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