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    1. Image 1: A graph depicting the gender split in US orchestras
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    3. Image 3: A graph depicting the gender split in strings
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    7. Image 7: A graph depicting the gender split of concertmasters
    8. Image 8: A graph depicting the gender split in string sections and string leaders
    9. Image 9: A graph depicting the gender split in American woodwind sections and woodwind leader roles
    10. Image 10: A graph depicting the gender split in American brass sections and leaders 13 images

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