To answer the question you first have to understand a string quartet is made up of two violins, one viola, and one chello. Asyphany orchestra is comprised of up to 100 instruments. Two thirds of these are string instruments. The balance is made up of woodwinds, brass, and percussion. So, the most visual difference is the size and instruments involved. Because of the size differnce between the two, the string quartet is known for the intimacy it brings to the listener. With only four performers, concert goers are able to see the facial experessions and emotions the performaers are feeling and expressing. One of the most relevant differeneces betwen
To answer the question you first have to understand a string quartet is made up of two violins, one viola, and one chello. Asyphany orchestra is comprised of up to 100 instruments. Two thirds of these are string instruments. The balance is made up of woodwinds, brass, and percussion. So, the most visual difference is the size and instruments involved. Because of the size differnce between the two, the string quartet is known for the intimacy it brings to the listener. With only four performers, concert goers are able to see the facial experessions and emotions the performaers are feeling and expressing. One of the most relevant differeneces betwen