La sezione degli archi



Example: La sezione degli archi dell'orchestra suonava con grande intensità.

Definition


"La sezione degli archi" refers to the group of string instruments in an orchestra, typically including violins, violas, cellos, and double basses, that play together to provide harmonic and melodic support within a musical performance.

Translations


  • the string section
  • la sección de cuerdas
  • de sectie van de strijkers
  • la secció dels violins
  • la section des cordes
  • die Streichersektion
  • a seção dos violinos

Etymology


The phrase "la sezione degli archi" comes from Italian, where "sezione" means section or division, and "archi" means strings, derived from "arco" meaning bow, referencing the bowed string instruments. Did you know? The use of bowed instruments dates back to medieval times, influencing the formation of string sections in orchestras.

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