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Meet the String Family | The Heart of the Orchestra

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From soaring melodies to deep, dramatic sounds, the string family is at the heart of the orchestra! Join Rick Steves as he meets talented musicians from the Cincinnati Symphony Youth Orchestra who introduce their instruments, demonstrate how they work, and show off the incredible range of sounds they can create. Hear the violin, viola, cello, and bass up close while learning how each contributes its own unique voice to the orchestra.

This video is part of _Symphony in a Suitcase,_ a free classroom curriculum from Rick Steves, CET Public Television, and the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra exp...