Meaning & use
Quintet
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A group of five musicians performing together, or a musical composition written for five voices or instruments.
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The jazz quintet played a lively set at the downtown club.
Schubert's famous string quintet features two cellos instead of two violas.
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From the Italian 'quinto', meaning 'fifth'; related terms include duet, trio, and quartet.
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five-piece group
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