string quartet
US /ˈstrɪŋ kwɔːrˈtet/
UK /ˈstrɪŋ kwɔːrˈtet/

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quarteto de cordas
a musical ensemble consisting of two violins, viola, and cello
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The string quartet performed a beautiful classical piece.
O quarteto de cordas executou uma bela peça clássica.
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She dreams of playing in a professional string quartet.
Ela sonha em tocar em um quarteto de cordas profissional.
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quarteto de cordas
a musical composition written for such an ensemble
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Beethoven's late string quartets are considered masterpieces.
Os últimos quartetos de cordas de Beethoven são considerados obras-primas.
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She composed a new string quartet for the festival.
Ela compôs um novo quarteto de cordas para o festival.