quartet

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Pronunciation 1.2 Alternative spellings 1.3 Etymology 1.4 Noun 1.4.1 Synonyms 1.4.2 Translations

[edit] English

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[edit] Pronunciation

• Rhymes: -ɛt

[edit] Alternative spellings

• quartette

[edit] Etymology

Italian quartetto.

[edit] 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. A group of four.

[edit] Synonyms

• group of four: foursome

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