Synonyms for

Quintet

Verb / kwɪˈntet / Another word for quintet — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A group of five musicians playing together or a piece of music for five instruments or voices.

Synonyms & similar words

v fin phoebe quint littlephoebe quintette quintuple fivesome quintuplet cinque five pentad quintuple pentad fivesome quincunx quinary quintuplicate quintain cinque quartet quint

Example sentences

  1. The quintet of musicians played a lively tune on their instruments.
  2. The jazz quintet performed at the local club on Saturday night.
  3. The school choir sang a beautiful quintet during the concert.
  4. The quintet of swans gracefully glided across the lake.
  5. The string quintet rehearsed for hours before their performance.

Quotes

  • "The music of a well-played quintet has a unique appeal, and is one of the highest forms of chamber-music." - William Howard Schuman
  • "The composer who is frightened of losing his artistic integrity through outside pressures is not a quintet, but a quartet player." - Lukas Foss
  • "The quintet is the basic unit of jazz improvisation." - Ron Carter

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