Description

A Unique Resource for String Quartet Enthusiasts

This comprehensive test bank is designed to support students and instructors in their exploration of the string quartet genre. With contributions from eleven chamber music specialists, this authoritative survey provides a stimulating range of perspectives on the social and musical background to the quartet’s development, celebrated ensembles, playing techniques, and mainstream repertory.

Key Features

• Carefully structured chapters covering four main areas: social and musical background, celebrated ensembles, playing techniques, and mainstream repertory
• Musical and pictorial illustrations and informative appendixes, including a chronology of significant works
• Enhanced understanding of the history of the genre, context and significance of quartets as cultural phenomena, and musical, technical and interpretative problems of chamber music performance

This indispensable guide is written for all string quartet enthusiasts, offering a wealth of information to enrich their understanding and experience of listening to quartets in performance and on recordings. The test bank is designed for instant digital download, providing easy access to a comprehensive resource for exam prep and study support.