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Quintet   /kwɪntˈɛt/   Listen
Quintet

noun
1.
A musical composition for five performers.  Synonym: quintette.
2.
The cardinal number that is the sum of four and one.  Synonyms: 5, cinque, fin, five, fivesome, Little Phoebe, pentad, Phoebe, quint, quintuplet, V.
3.
Five performers or singers who perform together.  Synonym: quintette.
4.
A set of five similar things considered as a unit.  Synonyms: quintette, quintuple, quintuplet.
5.
Five people considered as a unit.  Synonyms: fivesome, quintette.





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"Quintet" Quotes from Famous Books



... were yet in the midst of their talk two lady-workers came down the long room, followed by two other ladies in deep mourning, the younger of whom suddenly sprang towards our quintet, and, clasping her hands, stood speechless before them, staring particularly at Jack Molloy, who returned the gaze ...
— Blue Lights - Hot Work in the Soudan • R.M. Ballantyne


Words linked to "Quintet" :   musical organization, digit, figure, set, gathering, musical composition, assemblage, piece of music, musical organisation, piece, fivesome, opus, composition, musical group


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