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String family

Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2027 exam
Verified for the 2027 examWritten by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025

Definition

The instrumental family that includes violin, viola, cello, bass, harp, and guitar, distinguished by sound produced through vibrating strings.

AP course connection

Topic 2.8: 2.8 Timbre

Unit 2

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