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quintet
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quintet
(noun)
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quintet
/kwɪn
ˈ
tɛt/
noun
plural
quintets
quintet
/kwɪn
ˈ
tɛt/
noun
plural
quintets
Learner's definition of QUINTET
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1
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a group of five singers or musicians who perform together
a famous brass/jazz
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a piece of music for five singers or musicians
a piano/string
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