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quintet

 

[ kwษชnหˆtษ›t ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

musical group

A quintet is a group of five musicians or singers who perform together. This term is particularly used in classical music and jazz genres, where five individuals collaborate to create a harmonious sound. The arrangement can include various instruments or voices, and the combination often leads to rich and complex musical compositions. In a broader sense, quintets can also refer to any group of five people or things working together.

Synonyms

band, ensemble, group

Examples of usage

  • The jazz quintet performed at the local club last night.
  • She was part of a string quintet during her college years.
  • The famous quintet released a new album this summer.

Translations

Translations of the word "quintet" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น quinteto

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเค‚เคšเค•

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Quintett

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kuintet

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบะฒั–ะฝั‚ะตั‚

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ kwintet

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ฏใ‚คใƒณใƒ†ใƒƒใƒˆ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท quintette

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ quinteto

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kuintet

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ€ธํ…Ÿ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฎู…ุงุณูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kvintet

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ kvintet

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ไบ”้‡ๅฅ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ kvintet

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ fimmur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑะตัะตะบ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฎแƒฃแƒ—แƒ”แƒฃแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kvintet

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ quinteto

Etymology

The term 'quintet' has its roots in the Latin word 'quintus,' meaning 'fifth.' It emerged during the late 16th century, as musical ensembles began to formalize into groups of specific sizes. Originally used in the context of vocal and instrumental music, the concept of a quintet allowed composers to explore new harmonies and textures by combining the sounds of five instruments or voices. As music evolved through the Baroque, Classical, and Romantic periods, the quintet became a prominent format for various combinations of instruments, such as string quintets and woodwind quintets. The term has since transcended its musical origins and is now often used in various fields to describe any group of five entities working collaboratively.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #27,665, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.