Quartet
/kwɔːrˈtɛt/noun
A group of four musicians or singers performing together.
Did you know?The term 'quartet' is rooted in the idea of four, a number often associated with stability and the elements in many ancient cultures.
Etymological Timeline
Latin
Latin
quartus
“the fourth part, a fraction of four.”
Old French
Old French
quartet
“a group of four.”
Middle English
Middle English
quartet
“a musical composition for four voices or instruments.”
Modern English
English
quartet
“a musical group or composition for four performers.”