2. violin
• Made out of wood
• Makes it’s sound with
vibrating strings
• Has a bow made of
horse hair
*What does it sound like?
*Is it high or low
sounding?
3. viola
• Made out of wood
• Makes it’s sound with
vibrating strings
• Has a bow made of
horse hair
• Viola is 2 inches longer
than the violin
*What does it sound like?
*Is it high or low
sounding?
4. cello
• Played upright
• Makes it’s sound with
vibrating strings
• Has a bow made of
horse hair
• Also called the
violoncello
*What does it sound like?
*Is it high or low
sounding?
5. string bass
• Played upright
• Makes it’s sound with
vibrating strings
• Often played by
plucking strings
• Also called the double
bass
*What does it sound like?
*Is it high or low
sounding?
6. harp
• Makes it’s sound with
vibrating strings
• Played by plucking
strings
• Different colored strings
help the player know
what notes to play
*What does it sound like?
