Barbershop Quartet (Noun)
Meaning
An unaccompanied quartet of (usually male) voices singing sentimental songs in four-part harmony.
Classification
Nouns denoting groupings of people or objects.
Examples
- The audience was entertained by the lively performances of a local barbershop quartet.
- As part of their holiday program, the community choir was joined by a barbershop quartet to perform classic winter tunes.
- A cappella groups and barbershop quartets showcased their harmonious skills in the singing competition.
- With matching suits and close harmonies, the vintage-style barbershop quartet sang classic songs of the 1950s.
- A professional barbershop quartet will be headlining at this year's festival, accompanied only by the hum of their lively chatter.