ensemble

Pronunciation: /ˌɑnˈsɑm.bəl/

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun a group of musicians playing or singing together
  2. noun a cast other than the principals
  3. noun the chorus of a ballet company

Etymology

Borrowed from French ensemble.

In classic literature

Semantic network

Broader (hypernyms)
musical organization
Narrower (hyponyms)
jug band, pop group, gamelan, skiffle group, mariachi

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