Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

quintet

noun

kwɪnˈtɛt

Definition

A quintet is a group or set of five people or things.

Examples

The jazz band has a renowned quintet featuring a saxophone, trumpet, piano, bass, and drums.
Beethoven composed several string quintets that are celebrated in the classical music repertoire.
In the game, a quintet of players can join forces to complete challenges together.

Meaning

In music, a quintet specifically refers to a composition written for five instruments or voices, or to the ensemble of musicians performing such a piece.