By a String Quartet?

A string quartet is a musical ensemble consisting of four string players: two violin players, a viola player and a cellist. It is also a musical composition written to be performed by such a group.

What is the meaning of a string quartet?

A string quartet is both a piece of music written for an ensemble of four string instruments and also the name given to the ensemble itself. ... String quartet: an ensemble of four solo strings, traditionally two violins, viola and cello.

What's in a string quartet?

String quartet, musical composition for two violins, viola, and cello in several (usually four) movements. It has been the predominant genre of chamber music since about 1750. See quartet; chamber music.