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    Quintet

    /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.