String Quartet (Noun)
Meaning
An instrumental quartet with 2 violins and a viola and a cello.
Classification
Nouns denoting groupings of people or objects.
Examples
- The string quartet took the stage and began to play a beautiful rendition of Mozart's 'Eine Kleine Nachtmusik'.
- The musicians had been rehearsing for months to perfect their performance as a string quartet.
- A string quartet is typically composed of two violins, a viola, and a cello, each contributing a unique sound to the ensemble.
- The evening's concert featured a renowned string quartet performing Beethoven's 'String Quartet No. 13'.
- The composer's latest work was written specifically for a string quartet, showcasing the intimate and expressive qualities of the ensemble.