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piano quartet

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

First recorded in 1930–35
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