Gavotte for Three Violins and Cello

Zoltán Kodály · 1882–1967 · Hungarian

For 3 violins, cello

Level 3 · Upper intermediate — about ABRSM 6 · RCM 7, with the parts evenly matched

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Ensemble: String quartet
Hardest part: Balanced
Form: Short piece
Length: About 3 min
Composed: 1952
Era: 20th century

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Short piece (1952) for three violins and cello

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