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Conclusion

Like the violins and violas, the cellos play an important role by providing harmony. As part of the string section, the cellos are often called upon to fill in the interior notes of a rich string harmony. To hear an extended example of this, refer to the Pastoral topic in the Composition Moods section.

Final Thoughts

The cellos are indispensable members of the orchestra. While ten is the standard number, you can achieve an acceptable cello section sound with as few as six cellos. Of course, even just a solo cello bestows great beauty to any size ensemble. Whether playing elegant lines, jagged rhythms or simple harmony notes, the cellos will always have something important to contribute.