String quartets (Topical Term)

Here are entered musical compositions not in a specific form or of a specific type for 2 violins, viola and cello and collections of compositions not in a specific form or of a specific type for various combinations of four bowed stringed instruments. Compositions not in a specific form or of a specific type for combinations of four specific stringed instruments other than 2 violins, viola and cello are entered under this heading followed by the instruments in score order.

Works about the string quartet as a musical form are entered under String quartet. Works about ensembles that perform string quartets are entered under String quartets (Musical groups).

Notes under Chamber music; Quartets; Sonatas; String quartet