What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
quartetto
Example
The quartetto played a beautiful piece by Mozart. [quartetto: noun]
Example
The quartetto consists of two violins, a viola, and a cello. [quartetto: noun]
quartet
Example
The quartet performed a beautiful rendition of Beethoven's String Quartet No. 14. [quartet: noun]
Example
I'm part of a quartet that plays at weddings and events. [quartet: noun]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Quartet is more commonly used than quartetto in everyday English language.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between quartetto and quartet?
Quartetto may have a more formal or classical connotation, while quartet can be used in both formal and informal contexts.
