Briefly describe the development of the string quartet. how would you | music appreciation
Writing Assignment
- Listen to the following selections (you will refer to these in your writing assignment):
String Quartet in E-Flat, No. 2 “Joke,” by Joseph Haydn
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gwZhCJN88ko
String Quartet in C Minor, by Ludwig van Beethoven
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WlFYC1U5viw
String Quartet No. 2, by Béla Bartók
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3VFdzA5EbIY
Street Stuff, by Darrol Anger (Turtle Island String Quartet)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-4HtPWd_qag
Briefly describe the development of the string quartet. How would you relate this chamber ensemble to modern performing groups such as the jazz quartet? Or to a rock ensemble? What are some of the similarities and differences? Refer to the listening examples in the Special Focus to support your conclusions.