The quartet
Example: The quartet played beautiful music at the concert.
Definition
"The quartet" refers to a group of four musicians who perform together, typically in a musical ensemble. This term is often used to describe groups in classical music, such as a string quartet, but can apply to any set of four performers playing music collaboratively.
Etymology
The term "the quartet" originates from the Italian word 'quartetto,' meaning a group of four. It was adopted into English in the 17th century, reflecting the common practice in classical music to organize performers into groups of four. Did you know that quartets are considered one of the most balanced and harmonious musical groupings?
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"The quartet" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - Music - (A1) - set 1", containing 104 commonly used words.
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