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Meanings of string section in English

The section of an orchestra that plays stringed instruments.

Synonyms
Examples for "strings"
Examples for "strings"
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Many believe he is actually the one pulling the strings in government.
The South African
2
She didn't know, of course, that my offer came with strings attached.
Shadow of an angel
3
Upon second thought, however, she opens her purse-strings and delivers the specie.
Complete Stories and Poems of Edgar Allan Poe
4
Congress holds the federal purse strings and seldom approves presidents' budget plans.
Reuters
5
If cleaning the house doesn't work, try hanging garlic up on strings.
Poe's children: the new horror : an anthology
Usage of string section in English
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Performed with a string section, the track was captured in this steady handed fan footage.
The Guardian
2
Its voice sounded like a low wind interpreted by the string section in an orchestra.
Anvil of stars
3
It's a sweetly intimate atmosphere -we're already on first name terms with the string section.
The Guardian
4
She played the piano and sang, then they added a small string section and an oboe.
Kafka on the Shore
5
Backed by a string section, the dreamy singer delivered an emotional rendition of the popular track.
Ebony
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A string section hovers around the studio, perhaps.
The Guardian
7
The conductor flourished and the string section responded.
Book Three: The Final Exodus
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The other ingredient is an orchestral string section.
Radio NZ
9
Simpson doesn't spare the string section nor the piano player in the ballad that opens the set.
Radio NZ
10
Musicians from the NZSO string section beam in from their bubbles for the Orchestra's 'Play Our Part' performance.
Radio NZ
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The string section bask in the applause -the pianist just turns around and gives a modest bow.
Number9Dream
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I Would Be Your Slave features a string section hovering unsettlingly above a metronomic drum pattern and electronic pulses.
The Guardian
13
In his lyrics, rapped over stripped-back guitars, drums, and even an orchestral string section, he speaks of combating colonialism.
Radio NZ
14
Neil Finn presents a solo career retrospective backed by a full string section, arranged by Kiwi composer, Victoria Kelly.
Radio NZ
15
After a failed attempt or two, Emma Smith got Rackets' string section- Oscar Davies and Jeremy Amos in the studio.
Radio NZ
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Later on Hornby says: The only thing that worries me about having 'Caravan' played at my funeral is that string section.
The Guardian