piano quartet: Meaning and Definition of

pian'o quartet'

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  1. a musical composition scored for piano and three other instruments, typically violin, viola, and cello.
  2. an instrumental group consisting of a pianist and three other musicians, typically a violinist, violist, and cellist.
  3. a group of four pianists playing music written or arranged for four pianos.
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