the strings

plural noun

: the instruments of an orchestra (such as the cello, violin, or piano) that have strings or the musicians who play them

Examples of the strings in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The shimmering hush of the strings beneath the harp in the Adagietto. — Justin Davidson, Vulture, 25 Sep. 2026

The sounds of taiko drumming, the strings of a shamisen and the excitement of 800 people is expected to fill the air at Julia Davis Park this Sunday at the 16th annual Japan Day Festival. — Harllie Stevenson, Idaho Statesman, 24 Sep. 2026

Use your fingers or a fork to gently remove the seeds from the strings. — Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Sep. 2026

Cutting out the federal middleman would get rid of the strings that are often attached to federal dollars. — Editorial Board, Washington Post, 14 Sep. 2026

Rhymes for the strings

• forewings
• hamstrings
• heartstrings
• offsprings
• playthings
• brings
• clings
• dings
• flings
• kings
• lings
• pings