Quintet Meaning
/kwɪnˈtɛt/Definition, CEFR level C1, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
nounA composition (a type of chamber music) in five parts (typically each a singer or instrumentalist, sometimes several musicians)
nounA group of five musicians, fit to play such a piece of music together
Sentence Examples
There was a brass quintet playing in the lobby of the hotel.
They're a brass quintet.
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The talented classical musical group consisting of five members is known as a ____.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The jazz ____ performed a set of original compositions to an enthusiastic late-night audience.
Word Origin & History
From French quintette, from Italian quintetto, diminutive of quinto (“fifth”), itself from Latin quintus, related to quīnque (“five”).
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The talented classical musical group consisting of five members is known as a ____.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The jazz ____ performed a set of original compositions to an enthusiastic late-night audience.