string section

/strɪŋ ˌsɛkʃən/
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Definitions of string section
  1. noun
    the section of an orchestra that plays stringed instruments
    synonyms: strings
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    types:
    violin section
    the section of an orchestra that plays violins
    type of:
    section
    a division of an orchestra containing all instruments of the same class
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