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Scherzo for String Quartet, S. 83

Charles Ives · 1874–1954 · American
For 2 violins, viola, cello
Also known as Holding Your Own!
Level 6 · Pre-diploma — about ARSM · RCM 10, with the parts evenly matched
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Ensemble
String quartet
Hardest part
Balanced
Form
Short piece
Length
About 2 min
Composed
1903–14
Era
20th century

Notes

Also the second piece of A Set of Three Short Pieces; subtitled 'Holding Your Own!'

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Composed
1903-14
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