quartet

English

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Etymology

From French quartette, from Italian quartetto.

Pronunciation
  • Rhymes: -ɛt

Noun

quartet (plural quartets)

  1. (music) A music composition in four parts, each performed by a single voice or instrument.
    A string quartet.
  2. (music) The set of four musicians who perform a piece of music together in four parts.
    A quartet of violinists.
  3. (music) A group of four singers, usually males, who sings together in four-part harmony.
    A gospel quartet.
  4. Any group of four, especially people.

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Catalan

Noun

quartet m (plural quartets)

  1. quartet

French

Noun

quartet m (plural quartets)

  1. quartet
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