What instruments make up the string family in the classical orchestra?
instruments traditionally included in the string family include but are not limited to: Violin, Viola, Cello, Upright Bass, Guitar, Harpsichord, electric bass, autoharp, harp, lute, mandolin, banjo, dobro, ukulele, sitar, balalaika, zither, cimbalom, baglama, bouzouki, and many more. piano and dulcimer NOT string instruments because even tough they do have strings, they are struck with mallets, not plucked or drawn with a bow.
