26984 words

quartet

4 definitions • 6 examples
1
a group of four people who play musical instruments or sing as a group:

Examples:

A string quartet was playing Mozart.
2
a piece of music written for four people:

Examples:

He has composed 18 quartets and 14 symphonies.
3
a group of four people or things:

Examples:

A quartet of middle-aged men were standing at the bar.
The final quartet of games will be played next week.
The midfielder will come into the team if any of the starting quartet is injured.
4
four people who sing or play musical instruments together, or a piece of music written for four people:

Examples:

A string quartet was playing Mozart.

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