# quintet

/kwɪnˈtɛt/ (US) · /kwɪntˈɛt/ (UK) · CEFR C1 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/quintet
Updated: 2026-05-20

## Definition

a group of five people or things. You usually hear this word when talking about a small musical group or a set of five related items.

For teachers: a group of five people or things. Often used in musical contexts to describe an ensemble or in general contexts to refer to a set of five related items.

## Examples

- The jazz quintet played a great set last night.
- The museum's collection includes a rare quintet of ancient coins from the same period.
- While a quartet is the most common ensemble for string instruments, a quintet allows for a richer harmonic texture and more complex counterpoint in the performance.

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