Briefly describe the development of the string quartet. How would you relate this chamber ensemble to modern performing groups such as the jazz quartet? Or to a rock ensemble? What are some of the similarities and differences? Refer to the listening examples in the Special Focus to support your conclusions. Listen to the following selections from the 3-CD collection. You will refer to them in your writing assignment: String Quartet in E-Flat, No. 2 ("Joke") by Haydn String Quartet in C Minor by Beethoven String Quartet No. 2, Op. 17 by Bartók Street Stuff by Darol Anger (Turtle Island String Quartet)