- a variation of quartet.
quartette
Example Sentences
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Nutrition faddist John Harvey Kellogg, whose sanatorium briefly embraced Fletcherism, tried to re-enliven mealtimes by hiring a quartette to sing “The Chewing Song,” an original Kellogg composition, while diners grimly toiled.
From Slate ● Apr. 10, 2013
Into a household lately bereft of its entire corps of servitors, he introduces a quartette of nobles from the vicinity of the Volga.
From Time Magazine Archive
Dave liked singing at any time, it may be remarked parenthetically, and his bass and Paul's tenor did make the vocal efforts of the quartette very pleasing.
From The Auto Boys' Quest by Braden, James A. (James Andrew)
“Indeed it will; the old quartette together again,” Sally agreed.
From The Twins in the South by Whitehill, Dorothy
I called to order, introduced Mr. White and the ladies' quartette, then read my poor little scribble....
From Julia Ward Howe 1819-1910 by Elliott, Maud Howe
