Quartet: meaning, definitions and examples
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quartet
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music
A group of four singers or musicians who perform together as a unit, especially in vocal or instrumental music.
Synonyms
ensemble, four-piece band, quadruple
Examples of usage
- The quartet performed a beautiful piece at the concert.
- She joined a quartet to sing at the wedding.
- The string quartet played a classical composition.
- The jazz quartet entertained the audience with their improvisations.
- The quartet harmonized perfectly during the performance.
literature
A set of four lines of poetry, especially one having a specific rhyme scheme.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The poet composed a quartet that followed an ABAB rhyme scheme.
- Her quartet was praised for its lyrical beauty.
- The sonnet consists of a quartet followed by a sestet.
Translations
Translations of the word "quartet" in other languages:
๐ต๐น quarteto
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเฅเคเคกเคผเฅ
๐ฉ๐ช Quartett
๐ฎ๐ฉ kuartet
๐บ๐ฆ ะบะฒะฐััะตั
๐ต๐ฑ kwartet
๐ฏ๐ต ใซใซใใใ
๐ซ๐ท quatuor
๐ช๐ธ cuarteto
๐น๐ท dรถrtlรผ
๐ฐ๐ท ์ฌ์ค์ฃผ๋จ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุฑุจุงุนูุฉ
๐จ๐ฟ kvarteto
๐ธ๐ฐ kvarteto
๐จ๐ณ ๅ้ๅฅ
๐ธ๐ฎ kvartet
๐ฎ๐ธ kvartett
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะบะฒะฐััะตั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแ แขแแขแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ kvartet
๐ฒ๐ฝ cuarteto
Etymology
The word 'quartet' originated from the Italian word 'quartetto', which means 'a set of four'. It was first used in the early 18th century to refer to a musical composition for four voices or instruments. Over time, the term evolved to also describe a group of four performers in various fields, such as music, literature, and even dance. The concept of a quartet has remained popular due to the harmonious blend of four elements working together in unity.
Word Frequency Rank
With rank #16,325, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.
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- 16322 strenuously
- 16323 scab
- 16324 determinism
- 16325 quartet
- 16326 ploughed
- 16327 herald
- 16328 applaud
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