ensemble

CEFRC1

/ˌɒ̃nˈsɒ̃m.bl̩/

noun

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    A group of people or things that work together.

  2. 02

    noun

    Extra detail

    A piece for several instrumentalists or vocalists.

Examples

  • I play bass guitar in a guitar ensemble.

  • No ensemble can convey a composer's intent more forcefully than an orchestra.

At a glance

Sits at C1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
1
Citations
1
Synonyms
4

Also pronounced

  • /ˌɒnˈsɒm.bəl/

Deep Dive

noun

Extra meanings

  1. A group of separate things that contribute to a coordinated whole.

  2. A coordinated set of clothing: a set of garments selected to accompany one another.

  3. A group of musicians, dancers, actors, etc who perform together; e.g. the chorus of a ballet company.

More examples

In context

  • On paper, Continental Drift boasts a jaw-dropping voice cast, including but not limited to Jennifer Lopez, Patrick Stewart, Wanda Sykes, Aziz Ansari, Simon Pegg, Nick Frost, Nicki Minaj, Drake, and Alan Tudyk. But in practice, the overstuffed ensemble leaves...

  • Near-synonyms: suit, costume, getup

  • Landscape gardening or landscape architecture is the art that seeks the production of the most beautiful landscape effects, ensembling the various objects of interest into a grand whole and harmonious unit.

Synonyms

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Origin

noun

Borrowed from French ensemble.