noun
quartet
kwaw-TEHT
noun
1
A group of four musicians performing together, or a piece of music written for four parts.
"The string quartet played beautifully at the wedding."
"He composed a quartet for violin, viola, cello, and piano."
2
Any group of four people or things.
"A quartet of world leaders met to discuss the treaty."
"The film follows a quartet of old friends."
How to Use Quartet
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA group of four, especially four musicians or singers.
Common pairings
string quartet
vocal quartet
a quartet of
Word Forms
quartets plural
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Etymology
From Italian quartetto, from quarto, "fourth."