A string player is someone who plays a stringed instrument. A violist plays the viola, which is a stringed instrument similar to a violin but slightly larger and with a deeper sound. A CELLIST plays the cello, which is a large stringed instrument that is held between the legs and played with a bow. A HARPIST plays the harp, which is a large stringed instrument with many strings that are plucked or strummed. Finally, a CAT is a three-letter word that can be used to describe a string player.