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c h a m b e r
m u s i c
s t r i n g q u
a r t e t
p i a n o t r i o
w o o d w i n d q u i n t e t
s a x o p h o n e q u a r t e t
b r a s s q u i n t e t
h o r n q u a r t e t
t r o m b o n e q u a r t e t
p e r c u s s i o n e n s e m b l e
l a r g e e n
s e m b l e s
c h a m b e r o
r c h e s t r a
s y m p h o n y o r c h e s t r
a
b a n d / w i n d e n s e m b l
e
b r a s s e n s e m b l e
j a z z / b i g b a n d
w e s t e r n e n s e m b l e
c
h o r u s
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Although any combination
of four string instruments can literally be called a "string quartet",
in practice the term refers to a group consisting of two violins, one
viola and one cello. Should a composer create music for four other string
instruments — for instance, three violins and a bass, or violin, viola,
cello and guitar — the instrumentation is indicated specifically. The
standard string quartet is widely seen as one of the most important forms in
chamber music, with most major composers, from the late 18th century
onwards, writing string quartets.
"
l i s t e n "
to the
Juilliard String Quartet
play
String Quartet in Eb Major
by Felix Mendelssohn
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