string quartet

Noun

Meaning

(music) A group of four musicians playing string instruments, usually two violins, a viola and a cello.

(music) A musical composition for such a group.

Source: en.wiktionary.org

Synonyms

orchestra symphony quartet sonatina program music jug band sonata form violist brass section

Hypernyms

quartet quartette

Examples

A classically trained string quartet and an acclaimed Native American musician are teaming up for a wonderful performance this weekend. Source: Internet

"After a string quartet," Martin explains, "I do not think there is a satisfactory sound for strings until one has at least three players on each line. Source: Internet

A modern string quartet. Source: Internet

A string trio consists of three players, a string quartet four, a string quintet five, and so on. Source: Internet

“Last October, I asked Kittel to re-arrange the piece for a string quartet, taking elements from the orchestral arrangement and turning it into a more intimate experience,” says O’Donovan. Source: Internet

In 2013, as part of his Asia-Pacific tour (including Australia, New Zealand, and Hong Kong), Bregović performed with a string quartet, a male choir, Bulgarian singers and half of a brass band. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

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