Noun
string player (plural string players)
a musician who plays a string instrument, one where a bow is used, often in an orchestra.
It's not too difficult to find a string player who really sings on his instrument, but it's very rare to find a string player who speaks on his instrument. Sándor Végh
Bowed string instrument technique Practical implications If a string player has to play pizzicato for a long period of time, the performer may put down the bow. Source: Internet
Sul tasto instructs a string player to bow near or over the fingerboard to produce a less brilliant sound. Source: Internet