<P> A string quartet is a musical ensemble of four string players -- two violin players , a viola player 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 mid 18th century onwards , writing string quartets . </P>
<P> A string quartet is a musical ensemble of four string players -- two violin players , a viola player 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 mid 18th century onwards , writing string quartets . </P>
first how many performers play on each of the four parts comprising a string quartet
first how many performers play on each of the four parts comprising a string quartet
four string players -- two violin players , a viola player and a cellist -- or a piece written to be performed by such a group
four string players -- two violin players , a viola player and a cellist -- or a piece written to be performed by such a group