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quintuplet

English

Etymology

From Middle French quintuple.

Noun

quintuplet (plural quintuplets)

  1. One of a group of five babies born from the same mother during the same birth.
  2. (music) A tuplet of five notes to be played in the time for four.
  3. A collection or combination of five things.
  4. A cycle adapted for five riders, all of whom can assist in the propulsion.

Translations

See also

  • twin

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quintet

English

Alternative forms

  • quintette

Etymology

From French quintette, from Italian quintetto, diminutive of quinto (fifth), itself from Latin quintus, related to qu?nque (five).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /kw?n?t?t/
  • Rhymes: -?t

Noun

quintet (plural quintets)

  1. (music) A composition (a type of chamber music) in five parts (typically each a singer or instrumentalist, sometimes several musicians)
  2. (music) A group of five musicians, fit to play such a piece of music together
  3. Any group of five members

Synonyms

  • (group of five): pentad; see also Thesaurus:quintet

Translations

See also

  • duo
  • trio or triplet
  • quartet
  • sextet
  • septet
  • octet
  • nonet
  • chamber ensemble
  • chamber orchestra

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