A string quartet illustrates the fundamentals of group musical performance. The range and distinctive qualities of each instrument are identified, then combined to show how the four voices develop form and mood. Excerpts from quartets by Mozart, Haydn and Schubert are used to show the relationship of performer to composer, and of the performers to each other.
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Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
014538
Language
English
Subject categories
Education, Instruction, Teaching & Schools → Music - Instruction and study
Educational & Instructional → Educational films
Educational & Instructional → Instructional
Music & Performing Arts → Music - Instruction and study
Music & Performing Arts → Music appreciation
Music & Performing Arts → Musical instruments
Music & Performing Arts → String quartets
Music & Performing Arts → Stringed instruments
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)