string quartet

A musical ensemble consisting of four string instruments, typically two violins, a viola, and a cello, or a piece of music composed for such a group.

• 🇷🇺Музыкальный ансамбль, состоящий из четырёх струнных инструментов, обычно двух скрипок, альта и виолончели, или музыкальное произведение, написанное для такого состава.

1. Musical ensemble B2 formal

   A group of four musicians who play string instruments, typically two violins, a viola, and a cello.

   • The string quartet performed a beautiful piece by Beethoven.
   • We hired a string quartet for the wedding ceremony.
   • The local string quartet rehearses every Tuesday evening.

   🇷🇺Струнный квартет

2. Musical composition B2 formal

   A piece of music written specifically for a string quartet ensemble.

   • Mozart wrote many famous string quartets.
   • The composer's latest string quartet premiered last night.
   • She is studying a Haydn string quartet for her exam.

   🇷🇺Струнный квартет