Associations to the word «Quintette»

Wiktionary

QUINTETTE, noun. Alternative spelling of quintet A composition for five voices or instruments; also, the set of five persons who sing or play five-part music.

Dictionary definition

QUINTETTE, noun. Five performers or singers who perform together.
QUINTETTE, noun. A set of five similar things considered as a unit.
QUINTETTE, noun. Five people considered as a unit.
QUINTETTE, noun. A musical composition for five performers.

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