plural quintets
1
: a group of five singers or musicians who perform together
a famous brass/jazz quintet
2
: a piece of music for five singers or musicians
a piano/string quintet
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“Quintet.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/quintet. Accessed 18 Apr. 2026.
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