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ensemble

/ˌɑnˈsɑm.bəl/noun3 syllables

Ensemble means: a cast other than the principals.

Synonyms for ensemble7

noun, as in a cast other than the principals

supporting players

noun, as in the chorus of a ballet company

corps de ballet

noun, as in an assemblage of parts or details (as in a work of art) considered as forming a whole

tout ensemble

also used for ensemble

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What does ensemble mean?5

noun

1

a cast other than the principals

2

the chorus of a ballet company

3

an assemblage of parts or details (as in a work of art) considered as forming a whole

4

a group of musicians playing or singing together“a string ensemble”

5

a coordinated outfit (set of clothing)

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

Ensemble in a sentence

  • Depending on the size of the ensemble, instruments may be doubled or left out.CM
  • No ensemble can convey a composer's intent more forcefully than an orchestra.papabear
  • I play bass guitar in a guitar ensemble.CK
  • Some school uniforms incorporate a white camisole into the ensemble.fishda
  • An ensemble is a group of performers.sundown
  • Skura was modeling her beautiful ensemble.Amastan
  • Our technical school had its own ensemble.AlanF_US

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Forms of ensemble

as a noun

plural
ensembles