The Quiz: What is the difference between first and second violins?
Firsts stand up
Seconds play more softly
Firsts play more
Seconds play at lower register
Explanation : First and second violins aren’t individual musicians, but instead violin groups. The second violins play at a lower register than the first violins. The principal first violin leads not only the string instruments but the whole orchestra, after the conductor. That musician is often called the concertmaster or leader, depending on where the orchestra is based.
Correct Answer: Seconds play at lower register