Quartette: meaning, definitions and examples

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quartette

 

[ kwษ”หrหˆtษ›t ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

music group

A quartette is a group or composition written for four performers or instruments. It is commonly used in chamber music and can involve various combinations of voices or instruments. Quartettes can refer to different types of musical ensembles, including string quartets and vocal quartets.

Synonyms

four-part harmony, quartet.

Examples of usage

  • The string quartette performed beautifully at the concert.
  • She sang in a quartette for the local choir.
  • The famous quartette recorded a new album last year.
  • They arranged a quartette for the wedding ceremony.

Translations

Translations of the word "quartette" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น quarteto

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เฅเคตเคพเคฐเคŸเฅ‡เคŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Quartett

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kuartet

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบะฒะฐั€ั‚ะตั‚

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ kwartet

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ซใƒซใƒ†ใƒƒใƒˆ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท quartette

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ cuarteto

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท dรถrtlรผ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์‚ฌ์ค‘์ฃผ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฑุจุงุนูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kvartet

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ kvarteto

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ››้‡ๅฅ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ kvartet

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ fjรณrtรณn

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ะพะฟั‚ะฐะผะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฅแƒ•แƒแƒ แƒขแƒ”แƒขแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kvartet

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ cuarteto

Etymology

The word 'quartette' is derived from the Italian word 'quartetto', which comes from 'quattro', meaning 'four'. This nomenclature reflects the group's structure, consisting of four musicians or singers. The first known use of the term in English dates back to the early 19th century, aligning with the surge in popularity of chamber music during this period. The quartette has been an essential element in both classical and contemporary musical traditions, often emphasizing the harmony between the four parts. Over time, 'quartette' has been used interchangeably with 'quartet', although many prefer the latter as it aligns more closely with standard English usage. The evolution of the quartette can be traced alongside significant transitions in musical style and form, showcasing how this structure provides unique opportunities for creativity and collaboration among musicians.