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What are the four major instrumentsin string family?

1. Violin: The violin is the smallest and highest-pitched member of the violin family. It has four strings tuned in perfect fifths, and is played by bowing or plucking the strings.

2. Viola: The viola is larger than the violin and lower in pitch. It has four strings tuned in perfect fifths, and is played by bowing or plucking the strings.

3. Cello: The cello is larger than the viola and lower in pitch. It has four strings tuned in perfect fifths, and is played by sitting with the cello between the legs and bowing the strings.

4. Double Bass: The double bass is the largest and lowest-pitched member of the violin family. It has four strings tuned in perfect fourths, and is played by standing or sitting with the double bass between the legs and bowing the strings.

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