String Quartet No. 16 in F major, Op. 135
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String Quartet No. 16 in F major, Op. 135 is Ludwig van Beethoven’s final string quartet, noted for its concise form, introspective character, and the enigmatic “Muss es sein?” (“Must it be?”) motif in its last movement.
All labels observed (2)
| Label | Occurrences |
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| String Quartet No. 16 in F major, Op. 135 canonical | 3 |
| Beethoven’s String Quartet No. 16 in F major, Op. 135 | 1 |
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Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
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Target entity: String Quartet No. 16 in F major, Op. 135 Context triple: [Beethoven string quartets, includes, String Quartet No. 16 in F major, Op. 135]
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String Quartet No. 15 in A minor, Op. 132
String Quartet No. 15 in A minor, Op. 132 is one of Ludwig van Beethoven’s late string quartets, renowned for its profound emotional depth and innovative structure.
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String Quartet No. 13 in B-flat major, Op. 130
String Quartet No. 13 in B-flat major, Op. 130 is one of Beethoven’s late string quartets, renowned for its innovative structure, emotional depth, and originally including the monumental "Grosse Fuge" as its final movement.
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String Quartet No. 4 in A major, Op. 13
String Quartet No. 4 in A major, Op. 13 is a Romantic-era chamber work for two violins, viola, and cello composed by the renowned 19th-century violinist and composer Joseph Joachim.
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String Quartet No. 12 in E-flat major, Op. 127
String Quartet No. 12 in E-flat major, Op. 127 is one of Ludwig van Beethoven’s late string quartets, renowned for its structural innovation, emotional depth, and pivotal role in the development of chamber music.
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E.
String Quartet No. 4 in C minor, Op. 18 No. 4
String Quartet No. 4 in C minor, Op. 18 No. 4 is an early chamber work by Ludwig van Beethoven, notable for its dramatic intensity and classical yet forward-looking style.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
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Entity disambiguation (via description)
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Target entity: String Quartet No. 16 in F major, Op. 135 Target entity description: String Quartet No. 16 in F major, Op. 135 is Ludwig van Beethoven’s final string quartet, noted for its concise form, introspective character, and the enigmatic “Muss es sein?” (“Must it be?”) motif in its last movement.
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A.
String Quartet No. 15 in A minor, Op. 132
String Quartet No. 15 in A minor, Op. 132 is one of Ludwig van Beethoven’s late string quartets, renowned for its profound emotional depth and innovative structure.
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B.
String Quartet No. 13 in B-flat major, Op. 130
String Quartet No. 13 in B-flat major, Op. 130 is one of Beethoven’s late string quartets, renowned for its innovative structure, emotional depth, and originally including the monumental "Grosse Fuge" as its final movement.
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C.
String Quartet No. 4 in A major, Op. 13
String Quartet No. 4 in A major, Op. 13 is a Romantic-era chamber work for two violins, viola, and cello composed by the renowned 19th-century violinist and composer Joseph Joachim.
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D.
String Quartet No. 12 in E-flat major, Op. 127
String Quartet No. 12 in E-flat major, Op. 127 is one of Ludwig van Beethoven’s late string quartets, renowned for its structural innovation, emotional depth, and pivotal role in the development of chamber music.
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E.
String Quartet No. 4 in C minor, Op. 18 No. 4
String Quartet No. 4 in C minor, Op. 18 No. 4 is an early chamber work by Ludwig van Beethoven, notable for its dramatic intensity and classical yet forward-looking style.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (49)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
chamber music composition
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string quartet ⓘ |
| approximateCompositionYear | 1826 ⓘ |
| approximateDuration | 22–25 minutes ⓘ |
| associatedLanguage | German ⓘ |
| associatedQuestion | “Must it be?” ⓘ |
| belongsToCycle | Beethoven string quartets ⓘ |
| belongsToSubgroup |
Beethoven late string quartets
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linked to:
Beethoven string quartets
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| catalogueNumber | Op. 135 ⓘ |
| composer | Ludwig van Beethoven ⓘ |
| containsMotif |
“Muss es sein?”
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“Must it be?” ⓘ |
| followsWork |
Große Fuge, Op. 133
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linked to:
Grosse Fuge, Op. 133
String Quartet No. 15 in A minor, Op. 132 ⓘ |
| genre |
classical music
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string quartet ⓘ |
| hasForm | four-movement classical cycle ⓘ |
| hasNickname | “Muss es sein?” quartet ⓘ |
| historicalSignificance | Beethoven’s last completed major work for chamber ensemble ⓘ |
| instrumentation |
cello
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two violins ⓘ viola ⓘ |
| isAmong |
Beethoven’s late string quartets
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linked to:
Beethoven’s last string quartet
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| isFinalWorkInCategory | Beethoven’s last string quartet ⓘ |
| key | F major ⓘ |
| languageOfTitle | German ⓘ |
| lastMovementFeature | enigmatic “Muss es sein?” motif ⓘ |
| movement |
I. Allegretto
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II. Vivace ⓘ III. Lento assai, cantante e tranquillo ⓘ IV. Grave, ma non troppo tratto – Allegro ⓘ |
| movementCount | 4 ⓘ |
| notedFor |
concise form
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introspective character ⓘ philosophical character ⓘ use of the motif “Muss es sein?” ⓘ |
| numberInSeries | 16 ⓘ |
| opusNumber | Op. 135 ⓘ |
| period | Late Beethoven ⓘ |
| placeInComposerOutput | one of Beethoven’s last completed works ⓘ |
| questionAnswerMotif | “Muss es sein? – Es muss sein!” ⓘ |
| requiresEnsemble | string quartet ⓘ |
| scoring | string quartet ⓘ |
| style |
early Romantic
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late Classical ⓘ |
| titleLanguage | German ⓘ |
| tonalCenter | F major ⓘ |
| typicalPerformanceContext |
chamber music recital
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concert hall ⓘ |
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Subject: String Quartet No. 16 in F major, Op. 135 Description of subject: String Quartet No. 16 in F major, Op. 135 is Ludwig van Beethoven’s final string quartet, noted for its concise form, introspective character, and the enigmatic “Muss es sein?” (“Must it be?”) motif in its last movement.
Referenced by (4)
Full triples — surface form annotated when it differs from this entity's canonical label.
String Quartet No. 15 in A minor, Op. 132
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String Quartet No. 16 in F major, Op. 135
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Beethoven’s String Quartet No. 12 in E-flat major, Op. 127
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relatedWork
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Beethoven’s String Quartet No. 16 in F major, Op. 135
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linked to: String Quartet No. 16 in F major, Op. 135