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Definition of ensemble
: a group producing a single effect: such asa : concerted music of two or more partsb : a complete costume of harmonizing or complementary clothing and accessoriesc (1) : the musicians engaged in the performance of a musical ensemble (2) : a group of supporting players, singers, or dancers; especially : corps de ballet
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Examples of ensemble in a Sentence
We went to listen to a new jazz ensemble.
She wore an elegant three-piece ensemble.
The actor performed an ensemble piece.
Recent Examples of ensemble from the Web
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Among this month’s additions to Amazon’s catalog is this ensemble comedy about friendship, empowerment and, above all, getting revenge on boorish ex-husbands.
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Also, catch Queerwolves, Double Pretty, The Gay Mafia, L.A. ensemble Triumph, a host of local performers plus a lip sync battle.
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Bella Hadid took to the runway at the Alexandre Vauthier Couture show at Paris fashion week on Tuesday (July 4) evening wearing not one, but two revealing high-fashion ensembles.
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He and his dance ensemble display their rhythmic mastery on the Ford Theatres stage for one night.
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The actress posed in an all-black ensemble with a graphic tee and fringed skirt, while Wade paired his similar all black look with a white blazer and shades.
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In Oskar Eustis’s controversial production, the ensemble sat among the audience for most of the play, standing up to protest only midway through the show.
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In an inspired collaboration, Stallings is paired with the SFJAZZ Collective for a rare opportunity to hear her perform with a larger ensemble and to hear the Collective perform with a vocalist.
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But the star of Lucas Hnath’s quixotic and heartfelt play, the Steppenwolf ensemble member Laurie Metcalf, won the first Tony Award of her illustrious career.
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Origin and Etymology of ensemble
French, from ensemble together, from Old French, from Latin insimul at the same time, from in- + simul at the same time — more at same
ensemble
Definition of ensemble
: emphasizing the roles of all performers as a whole rather than a star performance ensemble acting
Recent Examples of ensemble from the Web
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But the singers’ harmonies and ensemble vocals more than make up for it.
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The men in the chorus disappointed with weak, uneven entrances and unsure intonation, in contrast to the solid ensemble work of the sopranos and altos.
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The ensemble’s crisp movements resembled soldiers marching to reclaim a familiar space.
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With librettist Lorenzo da Ponte, Mozart created a seamless score of arias, duets, trios and big ensemble numbers.
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The music is provided by a single pianist on stage the whole time (Ryan McCall and Eryn Bates), not including an ensemble tune that adds foot-stomp and prop-glass percussion.
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The Witch and Split star Anya Taylor-Joy and Game of Thrones' Maisie Williams are already signed up for the ensemble young-adult superhero movie being directed by Josh Boone.
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The play will feature ensemble members Brittany Burch and Ed Flynn, with Janelle Villas.
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WGASC COMPETITIONS Winter Guard Association of Southern California oversees a series of color guard and percussion ensemble competitions throughout the winter.
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First Known Use of ensemble
circa 1911
Other Performing Arts Terms
ENSEMBLE Defined for English Language Learners
ensemble
playDefinition of ensemble for English Language Learners
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: a group of people or things that make up a complete unit (such as a musical group, a group of actors or dancers, or a set of clothes)
ENSEMBLE Defined for Kids
ensemble
playDefinition of ensemble for Students
: a group of people or things making up a complete unit a musical ensemble She wore a three-piece ensemble.
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Spanish Central: Translation of ensemble Nglish: Translation of ensemble for Spanish speakers Britannica English: Translation of ensemble for Arabic speakers
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