kwartet
Pronunciation: /kʋɑrˈtɛt/
“kwartet” is a Dutch word. Its 5 meanings in English:
noun
- A musical composition in four parts, each performed by a single voice or instrument, especially classical music composed for two violins, a viola and a cello.
- A group of four musicians who perform together, especially one that plays classical music two violins, a viola and a cello.
- a card game where players have to collect sets of four cards
- four of a kind
- a foursome (sex act involving four people)
Etymology
Borrowed from Italian quartetto. The current pronunciation and spelling may be influenced by French quartette.
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