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Meaning of quintets
A quintet is primarily a group of five people, especially musicians, or a piece of music for five instruments or voices.
Etymology of quintets
The word "quintet" originates from the French language, derived from "quint," meaning five, and the suffix "-et," which is a diminutive form.
Historically, the term has been used in music and literature to describe a group or composition of five elements since the 15th century.
Synonyms
ensembles
groups
sets
fives
combinations
teams
bands
orchestras
quintuplets
choruses
clusters
collections
aggregations
assemblages
gatherings
contingents
crews
squads
troops
companies
battalions
regiments
brigades
quintets
parties
coalitions
alliances
leagues
associations
corporations
partnerships
syndicates
cooperatives
Definitions
- A group of five people, especially musicians, or a piece of music for five instruments or voices.
- * In poetry, a stanza or verse of five lines, especially one with a specific rhyming scheme.
Usage Examples
- The jazz quintet performed an impressive set at the festival, featuring a saxophone, trumpet, piano, bass, and drums.
- * The poet's use of quintets in her sonnets added a unique rhythm and structure to her work.
Antonyms
solos
duos
trios
quartets
singles
individuals
pairs
couples
twosomes
threesomes
foursomes
ones
twos
threes
fours
monologues
dialogues
triologues