String Quartet

C1 8+

Pronunciation: /strɪŋ kwɔːrˈtɛt/

Definitions of string quartet

noun a musical group consisting of four string players, typically two violinists, a violist, and a cellist, or a piece of music composed for such a group

Example Sentences

A1 I enjoy listening to a string quartet playing classical music.

A2 The string quartet performed at the local music festival.

B1 Attending a live string quartet concert is a great way to experience chamber music.

B2 The string quartet's rendition of the piece was both powerful and moving.

C1 The renowned string quartet will be performing at the prestigious concert hall next month.

C2 I had the privilege of meeting the members of the famous string quartet after their performance.

Examples of string quartet in a Sentence

formal The string quartet performed a beautiful piece by Beethoven at the concert hall.

informal I heard that the string quartet is playing at the wedding next week.

slang The string quartet totally rocked out at the party last night.

figurative The team worked together like a well-tuned string quartet, harmonizing perfectly in their tasks.

Grammatical Forms of string quartet

plural

string quartets

comparative

more string quartet

superlative

most string quartet

present tense

plays string quartet

future tense

will play string quartet

perfect tense

has played string quartet

continuous tense

is playing string quartet

singular

string quartet

positive degree

string quartet

infinitive

to play string quartet

gerund

playing string quartet

participle

played string quartet

Origin and Evolution of string quartet

First Known Use: 1750 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The term 'string quartet' originated in Europe during the Classical period of music.
Evolution of the word: Originally referred to a musical composition for four string instruments, typically two violins, a viola, and a cello. Over time, the term has come to specifically denote a musical ensemble consisting of these four instruments performing together.