string quartet
A "string quartet" can refer to both a group of four string musicians and the music composed for them.
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Definition
B2Performance
(general)A group of four musicians who play string instruments, usually including two violins, a viola, and a cello.
Example
- The string quartet performed a beautiful piece by Beethoven.
B2Composition
(general)A piece of music written for four string instruments: two violins, a viola, and a cello.
Example
- Mozart composed several famous string quartets.
Similar
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