The G-string, also known as the chanterelle, is the highest-pitched string on the violin, viola, cello, and double bass. It is typically made of gut or metal, and is tuned to the note G4 (392 Hz). The G-string is used for playing melodies, arpeggios, and other high-pitched passages.
The G-string is an important part of the violin family, and is used in a wide variety of musical genres. It is particularly important in classical music, where it is used to play the high-pitched melodies that are characteristic of the genre. The G-string is also used in jazz, folk, and other genres of music.