ensemble
Americannoun
plural
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all the parts of a thing taken together, so that each part is considered only in relation to the whole.
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the entire costume of an individual, especially when all the parts are in harmony.
She was wearing a beautiful ensemble by one of the French designers.
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a set of furniture.
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Music.
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the united performance of an entire group of singers, musicians, etc.
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the group so performing.
a string ensemble.
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a group of supporting entertainers, as actors, dancers, and singers, in a theatrical production.
noun
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all the parts of something considered together and in relation to the whole
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a person's complete costume; outfit
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the cast of a play other than the principals; supporting players
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( as modifier )
an ensemble role
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music
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a group of soloists singing or playing together
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( as modifier )
an ensemble passage
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music the degree of precision and unity exhibited by a group of instrumentalists or singers performing together
the ensemble of the strings is good
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the general or total effect of something made up of individual parts
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physics
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a set of systems (such as a set of collections of atoms) that are identical in all respects apart from the motions of their constituents
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a single system (such as a collection of atoms) in which the properties are determined by the statistical behaviour of its constituents
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adverb
adjective
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(of a film or play) involving several separate but often interrelated story lines
ensemble comedy drama
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involving no individual star but several actors whose roles are of equal importance
fine ensemble playing
Etymology
Origin of ensemble
1740–50; < French: together < Latin insimul, equivalent to in- in- 2 + simul together; simultaneous
Example Sentences
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Ms. Manich’s detailed directing made the story and the play within it clear and created individual characterizations for the ensemble members as well as the principals.
With motion picture ensemble and lead male actor prizes Sunday, ‘Sinners’ keeps its best picture hopes alive.
From Los Angeles Times
He was named best actor for his role in vampire horror Sinners, which also scored the top prize of the night - best ensemble cast.
From BBC
She also won as an ensemble member in “The Studio.”
From Los Angeles Times
In television, Apple TV’s “The Studio” scored the most nominations, with five, including one for performance by an ensemble in a comedy series.
From Los Angeles Times
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