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“string quartet” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈʃtʁaɪ̯çkvaɐ̯ˌtɛt/

Example

Viele Streichquartette sind schwierig zu spielen.

Many string quartets are difficult to play.

Illustration for Streichquartett (string quartet)

How to say “string quartet” in German

“String quartet” in German is Streichquartett.

Four bowed-string voices form a balanced musical team: two violins above a viola and cello, either in performance or preserved in a score.

Full entry for Streichquartett: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with Streichquartett

Das Streichquartett probt intensiv für das Debütkonzert.

The string quartet is rehearsing intensively for its debut concert.

Tips for using Streichquartett

  • Streichquartett is neuter, so the forms are das Streichquartett and, in the plural, die Streichquartette.

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