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What are string quartets?

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String quartets and musical chamber ensembles that generally have 2 violins, a viola and cello.

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What is a string quartet?
A string quartet is pretty much what it sounds like it should be -- four string instruments playing together. The instruments are usually 2 violins, a viola and a cello. There has been a lot of...
Which string instrumentswould you find in a string quartet?
2 violins, 1 viola and a cello. Or as some people say, an arrogant violinist, a bad violinist, an ex-violinist and someone who hates violinists all together.
How many strings in a standard string quartet?
Quartet = Four (4).
A string quartet has 4 movements?
Not necessarily. A string quartet can and will play many types of classical literature - not all pieces have four movements.
How many instuments in a string quartet?
Quartet = Four: Two Violins One Viola One Cello