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String octet

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First page of the autograph manuscript score of Mendelssohn's String Octet
One possible ensemble layout

A string octet is a piece of music written for eight string instruments, or sometimes the group of eight players.[1] It usually consists of four violins, two violas and two cellos, or four violins, two violas, a cello and a double bass.

Notable string octets

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First page of the autograph manuscript score of Bruch's String Octet

Most frequently performed string octets include:

Other string octets include:

See also

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References

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  1. ^ Riemann, Hugo. Dictionary of Music. Trans. J.A. Shedlock. Augener, 1900. 550.