quartet (n.)

  1. the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

    [ Syn: four , 4 , iv , tetrad , quatern , quaternion , quaternary , quaternity , quadruplet , foursome , little joe ]

  2. four performers or singers who perform together

    [ Syn: quartette ]

  3. a set of four similar things considered as a unit

    [ Syn: quartette , quadruplet , quadruple ]

  4. four people considered as a unit; he joined a barbershop quartet; the foursome teed off before 9 a.m.

    [ Syn: quartette , foursome ]

  5. a musical composition for four performers

    [ Syn: quartette ]

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