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In 20th century US popular music, the term " vocal quartet " is used to refer to ensembles of four singers, usually of the same sex.

This is particularly common for Barbershop quartets and Gospel quartets.

Some well-known female US vocal quartets include The Carter Sisters ; The Forester Sisters ; The Chiffons ; The Chordettes ; The Lennon Sisters ; and En Vogue.

Some well-known male US vocal quartets include The Statler Brothers ; The Ames Brothers ; The Chi-Lites ; Crosby Stills Nash & Young ; The Dixie Hummingbirds ; The Four Aces ; Four Freshmen ; The Four Seasons ; The Four Tops ; The Cathedral Quartet ; Ernie Haase and Signature Sound ; The Golden Gate Quartet ; The Hilltoppers ; The Jordanaires ; Mills Brothers ; The Rascals ; and The Skylarks.

The only known U. S. drag quartet is The Kinsey Sicks.

Some mixed-gender vocal quartets include The Pied Pipers ; The Mamas & the Papas ; The Merry Macs ; and The Weavers ;.