noun
- plural of quartette; groups of four people, especially musicians who perform together
Usage: alternative spelling of quartets
Examples
- The music festival featured several string quartettes performing classical pieces.
- Two barbershop quartettes competed in the regional championship.
- The school organized quartettes for the chamber music competition.
- Jazz quartettes often include piano, bass, drums, and a horn.
- The concert hall hosted three different quartettes that evening.
- Vocal quartettes require careful harmony and timing.