The family the instruments belong to are: la familia de cuerdas
What are the la familia de cuerdas
"La Familia de Cuerdas" translates to "The String Family" in English. In the context of music, it refers to a classification or grouping of musical instruments that produce sound through the vibration of strings.
The string family typically includes instruments such as:
- Violin: A small, high-pitched instrument played with a bow, held under the chin.
- Viola: Slightly larger than the violin, with a deeper and richer tone, played in a similar manner to the violin.
- Cello (Violoncello): Larger than the viola, held between the knees and played with a bow, producing a warm and resonant sound.
- Double Bass (Contrabass): The largest and lowest-pitched instrument in the string family, played standing up or sitting down and providing the foundation for the orchestra's bass line.