Noun
/kwarˈteto/
In Spanish, "cuarteto" refers to a group of four people or things, commonly used in the context of music, where it denotes a musical composition for four instruments or voices. It is a term frequently encountered in classical music but can also refer to modern musical groups or ensembles comprising four musicians. The word is used regularly in both oral and written contexts, especially in discussions about music.
El cuarteto de cuerdas tocó en el concierto de anoche.
The string quartet performed at last night’s concert.
Para la fiesta, contratamos un cuarteto de jazz.
For the party, we hired a jazz quartet.
El cuarteto de Beethoven es uno de mis favoritos.
Beethoven's quartet is one of my favorites.
The term "cuarteto" does not have widely recognized idiomatic expressions but can appear in phrases or contexts related to groups of four. Below are some example sentences featuring "cuarteto" in different contexts:
Para una buena interpretación, un cuarteto debe estar bien ensayado.
For a good performance, a quartet must be well rehearsed.
El cuarteto compuesto por cuatro grandes músicos es una joya en el mundo de la música.
The quartet composed of four great musicians is a gem in the music world.
Hay un cuarteto de amigos que siempre se reúnen los fines de semana.
There is a quartet of friends who always meet on weekends.
El cuarteto de la ciudad ganó varios premios por su música innovadora.
The city's quartet won several awards for their innovative music.
En este cuarteto, cada músico tiene la misma importancia.
In this quartet, each musician holds the same importance.
The word "cuarteto" originates from the Italian "quartetto," which is derived from "quattro," meaning "four." It has evolved into its contemporary use in the Spanish language while retaining its core meaning related to four entities.
Synonyms: - Cuartilla (specifically referring to a measure, though less common) - Grupo de cuatro (group of four)
Antonyms: - Trio (trio) - Quinteto (quintet)
The word "cuarteto" is an integral term in the musical lexicon and is frequently used to describe familial units of music and performance, reinforcing the bond of collaboration between musicians.