How many violins are used in a modern orchestra?

In a modern symphony orchestra, the string section typically consists of the following:

- Approximately 30-36 first violins

- Approximately 30-36 second violins

- Approximately 10-12 violas

- Approximately 10-12 cellos

- Approximately 8-10 double basses

So, the answer is that there are typically around 30-36 violins in a modern orchestra.