A traditional clock or watch is set to mean that 60 minutes equal an hour. Thus, one quarter of 60 is 15, so fifteen minutes after 4 o'clock means that it is 4:15.
Just in case you're wondering, to say that it is "quarter before 4" (or any other hour) means that you subtract fifteen, so it would be 3:45.
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4:45 ; Quarter to 5 5:15 ; Quarter past 5
"ONE" is divided into 4 parts. one portion of this 4 parts is called 1/4 (One Quarter).
With respect to time, it means 15 minutes after the hour. For example, a quarter after 4 implies 4:15.
Well, honey, a quarter of 18 is 4.5. I mean, it ain't rocket science. Just divide 18 by 4 and you'll get your answer. Math can be a real piece of cake when you break it down like that.
I am going to suppose that you mean quartet, which would contain 4 musicians.