barbershop quartet

/ˌbɑrbərˈʃɑp kwɔrˌtɛt/
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Definitions of barbershop quartet
  1. noun
    an unaccompanied quartet of (usually male) voices singing sentimental songs in four-part harmony
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    type of:
    quartet, quartette
    four performers or singers who perform together
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