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/kwɪnˈtɛt/
Meaning & Definition
noun
A group of five people or things.
The jazz quintet played a mesmerizing set at the local club.
A musical composition for five instruments or voices.
Beethoven's Quintet for Piano and Winds is a masterpiece of chamber music.
A group of five musicians who perform together.
The string quintet consisted of two violins, a viola, a cello, and a double bass.
Etymology
From the Italian 'quintetto', which comes from 'quinto', meaning 'fifth'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
string quintet
A musical ensemble consisting of two violins, a viola, and two cellos.
brass quintet
A group of five brass musicians, often including trumpets, horns, and a tuba.
piano quintet
A musical composition for piano and four other instruments.
Related Words
quartet
A group of four musicians or singers.
sextet
A group of six musicians or singers.
octet
A group of eight musicians or singers.
Slang Meanings
A small group of friends or peers.
We formed a quintet to tackle the project together.