das Streichquartett
Translation
string quartet
Examples
Das Streichquartett spielt eine Sonate von Beethoven.
The string quartet is playing a sonata by Beethoven.
Sie ist die erste Geigerin im Streichquartett.
She is the first violinist in the string quartet.
Grammar Patterns
((a string quartet)) ((to found/listen to)) to found/listen to a string quartet The famous string quartet was founded in 1945.
Similar Words
Synonyms: chamber ensemble (partially); Antonyms: brass band
Etymology
From 'Streich-' (from 'streichen', to bow/stroke) + 'Quartett' (quartet). Literally a 'stroked quartet'.
Memory Tips
Imagine four musicians 'streichen' (bowing) their string instruments as a 'Quartett'.