Strings (Noun)
Meaning 1
The section of an orchestra that plays stringed instruments.
Classification
Nouns denoting groupings of people or objects.
Examples
- The orchestra's strings played a beautiful rendition of the classical piece, with the violins singing out over the cellos and violas.
- The conductor raised her arms to cue the strings to swell in volume during the dramatic finale.
- The orchestra's strings were seated in the front section of the stage, closest to the audience.
- During the concert, the strings were accompanied by the woodwind section in a lively Mozart symphony.
- The musician's chair in the strings section was empty, as the usual player was out sick with a fever.
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Meaning 2
(usually plural) a statement of what is required as part of an agreement; "the contract set out the conditions of the lease"; "the terms of the treaty were generous".
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Usages
Examples
- The employment contract had several strings attached that made it unappealing to job candidates.
- The government agreed to provide financial aid, but only with certain strings attached.
- The scholarship came with no strings, allowing the recipient to use the money as needed.
- The union rejected the offer, citing too many strings that would disadvantage its members.
- The company's proposal included significant strings that would limit the city's control over the project.