barbershop quartet

noun

A group of four musicians who sing barbershop music. Usually contains high and lead tenors, baritone and bass.

Meanings

nounbarbershop quartet (plural barbershop quartets)

plural barbershop quartets

  1. entertainmentA group of four musicians who sing barbershop music. Usually contains high and lead tenors, baritone and bass.
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