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    Quatuor (en. Quartet)

    /kɥa.tɥʊʁ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A musical formation consisting of four instruments or four singers.
    The string quartet is often composed of two violins, a viola, and a cello.
    Le quatuor à cordes est souvent composé de deux violons, une alto et un violoncelle.
    A musical work written for four voices or four instruments.
    He composed a quartet for piano, violin, viola, and cello.
    Il a composé un quatuor pour piano, violon, alto et violoncelle.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'quatuor' meaning 'four'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    string quartet
    A quartet made up of two violins, a viola, and a cello.
    quatuor à cordes
    vocal quartet
    A musical group of four singers performing pieces together.
    quatuor vocal

    Related Words

    music
    The art of sound, a form of expression through auditory compositions.
    musique
    quartet
    A musical work for four musicians or performers.
    quartette

    Slang Meanings

    A group of four very close friends.
    We make a true quartet!
    Nous formons un vrai quatuor!
    A quartet that fails to get along.
    This quartet is complete cacophony!
    Ce quatuor, c'est la cacophonie totale!