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Quintet
01
a group consisting of five musicians or singers who perform together
What is a "quintet"?
A quintet is a musical ensemble consisting of five singers or musicians who collaborate to perform a piece of music. This formation allows for rich, layered harmonies and complex arrangements, with each performer contributing a unique part. Quintets can cover various musical genres and showcase the individual skills of each member while blending their sounds into a cohesive and dynamic performance.
Examples
The jazz quintet played a lively set that had the audience tapping their feet.
1.1
a musical piece written for five singers or instruments
Examples
The composer was thrilled to premiere his latest quintet, performed by a talented group of musicians.
02
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
03
five people considered as a unit
Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Human
Composition
Compound
Countable
Plural form
quintets
04
a collection of five related items grouped together and regarded as a single unit
Examples
The scientist studied a quintet of rare minerals found in the remote cave.
