String quartet

/stɹˈɪŋ kwɔːtˈɛt/

/stɹˈɪŋ kwɔːɹtˈɛt/

String quartet

a musical composition that is specifically written for two violins, a viola, and a cello, and typically consists of four movements

synonyms : string quartette

a musical ensemble consisting of four stringed instruments, typically two violins, a viola, and a cello, that play music arranged or composed for this combination of instruments

Examples

1. For me, Ravel, my favourite is the String Quartet.

2. That's Strauss' String Quartet.

3. I'm gonna play String Quartet #2 from the concerto that Kandinsky was listening to.

4. Ding dong ♪ (crowd clapping) - Rob Levy and the Aolian String Quartet everybody.

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