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quintet

quin·tet

UK/kwɪnˈtɛt/ US/kwɪˈntɛt/ uncommon

noun

1.

a musical composition for five performers

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3.

five performers or singers who perform together

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Origin

From French quintette, from Italian quintetto, diminutive of quinto (“fifth”), itself from Latin quintus, related to quīnque (“five”).

Phrases

  • chamber ensemble
  • chamber orchestra
  • string quintet

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