string quartet

noun

|Updated on: 21 Jun 2018

Definition of string quartet

1 : a composition for string quartet

2 : a quartet of performers on stringed instruments usually including a first and second violin, a viola, and a cello

Recent Examples of string quartet from the Web

Walking into the evening serenaded by a string quartet, guests including Sandra Bernhard and Famke Janssen mingled with athletic icons including Olympic fencer Sharon Monplaisir and New York Liberty guard Sugar Rodgers.

— edward barsamian, Vogue, "The Up2Us Sports Gala Brought Out Athletic Icons," 15 June 2018
Quartet and composer hitch their wagons to each other this summer when the Calidore gives the premiere of two new Shaw works for string quartet at the BBC Proms in London.

— peter dobrin, Philly.com, "Calidore String Quartet makes gorgeous Philadelphia debut in Caroline Shaw works," 14 May 2018
The upcoming tour brings their multidimensional sound full circle, Balakrishnan said, as if reflecting Charlie Parker's innovative spirit into the string quartet and consequently heightening the singular experience.

— lawrence elizabeth knox, Houston Chronicle, "David Balakrishnan jazzes things up with a violin," 21 Feb. 2018
The Ogonek calls for a 12-member ensemble of flute, clarinets, percussion, piano, cellos and double bass, whereas the Thorvaldsdottir is written for string quartet, bass flute, bass clarinet, prepared piano and percussion.

— john von rhein, chicagotribune.com, "MusicNOW's resident composers wrap up their tenure with well-received parting gifts," 22 May 2018
The string quartet and self-congratulations proved premature — predictably, many said.

— tracy wilkinson, latimes.com, "Trump's reality-show handling of prisoner release belies hard diplomacy ahead with North Korea," 10 May 2018
Alexis Preston and Jay Patel, who live near Houston, exchanged vows while flanked by Disney’s Major Domo character, herald trumpeters, a string quartet, about 50 friends and family members and, appropriately enough, the theme park’s Partners statue.

— dewayne bevil, OrlandoSentinel.com, "Disney: Contest winners tie knot on live TV, in front of Cinderella Castle," 10 May 2018
Featuring Mozart’s final string quartet and folk music from around world.

— rasputin todd, Cincinnati.com, "Things to do this week in Cincinnati: April 23-29," 23 Apr. 2018
Dressing up as the ill-fated string quartet that serenaded the guests as the ship sank.

— sarah spellings, The Cut, "Can We Talk About the Costumes at Adele’s 30th Birthday Party?," 7 May 2018

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