Quartet Official

: Franz Joseph Haydn is credited with establishing the modern form in the 1750s.

The string quartet is widely considered the most prestigious form of chamber music. Quartet

: Adds a "mellow" middle voice between the violins and cello. Cello : Provides the "bass" or foundation for the sound. Top String Ensembles : Franz Joseph Haydn is credited with establishing

: Consists of two violins (first and second), one viola, and one cello. and one cello.