This survey of the string quartet by ten chamber music specialists focuses on four main areas: social and musical background to the genre's development; celebrated ensembles and their significance; and string quartet playing. It reviews aspects of contemporary and historical practice, including ''mixed ensembles.'' Informative appendixes and a full chronology of the mainstream repertory complete this compact guide.

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