String or chordaphone family refers to any instruments producing sound through the vibrations of the strings.
Firstly, we will focus on the classical string family, the largest instrumental section in the orchestra.
There are four instruments in the family: here
- Violin
- Viola
- Cello
-Double bass
Harps here were used in orchestras as well during the baroque, classical, romantic, 20th century and even until today.