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ensemble

n. countable
C1 Advanced US //ɑnˈsɑmbəɫ// UK //ɒnsˈɒmbəl// en·sem·ble

n. a group of people who perform music, dance, or theater together. It can also mean a set of clothes that look good when worn as one outfit.

n. a group of musicians, actors, or dancers who perform together; a set of items, such as clothing or furniture, viewed as a coordinated whole. Often used in technical contexts to describe a collection of systems or parts that function as a single unit.


SIMPLE

The jazz ensemble plays every Friday night at the club.

CONTEXTUAL

She wore a stunning silk ensemble that perfectly matched the formal atmosphere of the evening gala.

COMPLEX

The conductor worked tirelessly with the chamber ensemble to ensure that the delicate balance between the woodwinds and the strings remained consistent throughout the entire performance.

Origin

Borrowed from French ensemble.

Usage

Commonly used in artistic contexts to emphasize the group's collective performance rather than individual soloists.

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