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Definition of quartet

quartet

/kwɔːrˈtɛt/
quar · tet
Plural:quartets
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• noun

1

A group of four people playing music or singing together.

Example

"A string quartet performed classical pieces during the wedding reception."

2

A musical composition written for four instruments or voices.

Example

"Beethoven's late string quartets are celebrated for their emotional depth and structural complexity."

3

Any set or group of four people or things.

Example

"The author published a quartet of novels exploring life in post-war Europe."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the 18th century from French 'quartette' and Italian 'quartetto', a diminutive of 'quarto' (fourth), ultimately from Latin 'quartus' (fourth), related to 'quattuor' (four).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Quartet. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/quartet
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