Editing Quartet (section)

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Compositions for four singers have been written for quartets [[a cappella]]; accompanied by instruments, such as a piano; and accompanied by larger vocal forces, such as a [[choir]]. Brahms and Schubert wrote numerous pieces for four voices that were once popular in private salons, although they are seldom performed today. Vocal quartets also feature within larger classical compositions, such as [[opera]], choral works, and [[Symphony|symphonic]] compositions. The final movement of [[Beethoven's Ninth Symphony]] and [[Giuseppe Verdi]]'s ''[[Requiem (Verdi)|Messa da Requiem]]'' are two examples of renowned concert works that include vocal quartets.

Typically, a vocal quartet is composed of:
* Soprano, alto (or [[mezzo-soprano]]), tenor, and bass (or [[baritone]]), for mixed ensembles; or
* 1st tenor, 2nd tenor, baritone, and bass, for male groups; or
* 1st soprano, 2nd soprano, mezzo-soprano, and [[contralto]], for female groups; or
* Tenor, lead, baritone, and bass, for [[Barbershop music|barbershop style]] (both male and female).