String Quartet

A string quartet is a musical ensemble of four string players – usually two violin players, a violist and a cellist – or a piece written to be performed by such a group. The string quartet is one of the most prominent chamber ensembles in classical music, with most major composers, from the late 18th century onwards, writing string quartets.

Read more about String Quartet:  History, String Quartet Traditional Form, Variations of String Quartet, Notable String Quartets, String Quartets (ensembles)

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