noun

quintet

Quintet (noun) means a composition (a type of chamber music) in five parts (typically each a singer or instrumentalist, sometimes several musicians).

noun

A composition (a type of chamber music) in five parts (typically each a singer or instrumentalist, sometimes several musicians)

A group of five musicians, fit to play such a piece of music together

Any group of five members

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Etymology

From French quintette, from Italian quintetto, diminutive of quinto (“fifth”), itself from Latin quintus, related to quīnque (“five”).

Frequently asked questions

What is the meaning of quintet?

"quintet" (noun) means a composition (a type of chamber music) in five parts (typically each a singer or instrumentalist, sometimes several musicians).

What are the different meanings of quintet?

"quintet" has 3 main meanings: 1. A composition (a type of chamber music) in five parts (typically each a singer or instrumentalist, sometimes several musicians); 2. A group of five musicians, fit to play such a piece of music together; 3. Any group of five members.