quintet

Meanings

• noun

  A group of five performers or musicians.

• noun

  In mathematics, a set with five elements.

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Synonyms

pentad

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Rhymes

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hive , jive , five , strive , rive

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Variants

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quintet , quintets

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Etymology

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From the Latin quintus meaning 'fifth'.

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Trivia

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1. The term quintet was first used in the 15th century to describe a group of five musicians.

2. The famous String Quintet in C minor, Op. 104 by Johannes Brahms is considered one of the greatest works in the chamber music repertoire.

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Related Concepts

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1. Quartet: A group of four performers or musicians.

2. Sextet: A group of six performers or musicians.

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Culture

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In music, a quintet is a chamber ensemble consisting of five musicians. In orchestral music, a quintet is a musical composition for five instruments. In mathematics, a quintet is a set of five elements.

How to Memorize "quintet"

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   - Imagine a group of five musicians playing their instruments.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the number five with the word quintet.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the first letter of each definition: Q = Quartet, U = Units, I = Instruments, N = Number, T = Team.

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