string quartet (redirected from Streichquartett)

string quartet

n.

1. An ensemble of four musicians playing stringed instruments, usually two violins, a viola, and a cello.

2. A composition for such a group.

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string quartet

n Music

1. (Music / Classical Music) an instrumental ensemble consisting of two violins, one viola, and one cello

2. (Music / Classical Music) a piece of music written for such a group, usually having the form and commonest features of a sonata

Thesaurus

Noun

1.

string quartet - an instrumental quartet with 2 violins and a viola and a cello string quartette quartette, quartet - four performers or singers who perform together

Translations

string quartet n → quartetto d'archi