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quartet

/kwɔːˈtet/ /kwɔrˈtet/

Meanings
noun
A music composition in four parts, each performed by a single voice or instrument.

Examples :

"A string quartet."
music entertainment sound group

Related Words

Illustration instrument

instrument noun

/ˈɪnstɹəmənt/

A device used to produce music.

"The violinist was a master of her instrument."

Illustration performed

performed verb

/pə.ˈfɔːmd/ /pɚ.ˈfɔɹmd/

To do something; to execute.

"It took him only twenty minutes to perform the task."

Illustration especially

especially adverb

/əˈspɛʃ(ə)li/

(manner) In a special manner; specially.

"My sister is very helpful, especially when it comes to organizing things. "

Illustration usually

usually adverb

/ˈjuːʒju(ə)li/ /ˈjuːʒ(ʊə)li/

Most of the time; less than always, but more than occasionally.

"Except for one or two days a year, he usually walks to work."

Illustration perform

perform verb

/pəˈfɔːm/ /pɚˈfɔɹm/

To do something; to execute.

"It took him only twenty minutes to perform the task."

Illustration violinists

violinists noun

/ˌvaɪəˈlɪnɪsts/

A person who plays the violin

"The orchestra was full of talented violinists. "

Illustration musicians

musicians noun

/mjuˈzɪʃənz/ /mjʊˈzɪʃənz/

A composer, conductor, or performer of music; specifically, a person who sings and/or plays a musical instrument as a hobby, an occupation, or a profession.

"The musicians in the school band practiced after class every day. "

Illustration harmony

harmony noun

/ˈhɑːməni/ /ˈhɑɹməni/

Agreement or accord.

"The harmony between the students and the teacher was excellent this semester. "

Illustration singers

singers noun

/ˈsɪŋəz/ /ˈsɪŋɚz/ /ˈsɪnd͡ʒəz/ /ˈsɪnd͡ʒɚz/

A person who sings, often professionally.

"The school choir is full of talented singers. "

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together adjective

/təˈɡɛð.ə(ɹ)/ /təˈɡɛðɚ/

Coherent; well organized.

"The teacher's lesson plan was together, covering all the key concepts logically. "

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projects noun

/ˈprɒdʒɛkts/ /prəˈdʒɛkts/

A planned endeavor, usually with a specific goal and accomplished in several steps or stages.

"The school's fundraising projects aim to build a new library. "

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composition noun

/ˌkɒmpəˈzɪʃən/

The act of putting together; assembly.

"The composition of the band's new song involved several different instruments. "