No. 5,977 in Dutch
quartet
A group of four musicians or a musical composition for four performers.
In a sentence
De groep zangers vormde een harmonieus kwartet.
The group of singers formed a harmonious quartet.
In this sentence, 'kwartet' is used to describe a group of four singers performing together, highlighting its musical usage.
De kwartet van kaarsen versierde de tafels in de zaal.
The quartet of candles decorated the tables in the hall.
Here, 'kwartet' represents a group of four candles, expanding its usage beyond music to describe any grouping of four items.
Gisteren speelde ik in een strijkkwartet op het schoolconcert.
Yesterday, I played in a string quartet at the school concert.
In this case, 'kwartet' specifically refers to a group of four musicians playing string instruments, a common musical ensemble.
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