quartet

/kwɔːrˈtɛt/
noun
  1. A group of four people playing music or singing together.
    • The string quartet performed a beautiful piece by Mozart.
    • The barbershop quartet sang in perfect harmony.
    • She joined a jazz quartet that played at local clubs.
  2. A piece of music written for four performers.
    • The music teacher assigned a quartet for the students to practice.
    • Beethoven composed many famous quartets.
    • The quartet they played was challenging but rewarding.
  3. Any group of four people or things.
    • The quartet of seasons brings different weather each time.
    • A quartet of detectives worked on the case.
    • They formed a quartet of friends who met every Friday.
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