English noun: ensemble |
1. | ensemble (group) a group of musicians playing or singing together |
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| Samples | A string ensemble.
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| Broader (hypernym) | musical group, musical organisation, musical organization |
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| Narrower (hyponym) | gamelan, jug band, mariachi, pop group, skiffle group |
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2. | ensemble (group) a cast other than the principals |
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| Synonyms | supporting players |
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| Broader (hypernym) | cast, cast of characters, dramatis personae |
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3. | ensemble (group) the chorus of a ballet company |
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| Synonyms | corps de ballet |
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| Broader (hypernym) | chorus, chorus line |
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| Member meronym | ballet company |
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4. | ensemble (group) an assemblage of parts or details (as in a work of art) considered as forming a whole |
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| Synonyms | tout ensemble |
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| Broader (hypernym) | accumulation, aggregation, assemblage, collection |
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| Domain category | art, artistic creation, artistic production |
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5. | ensemble (artifact) a coordinated outfit (set of clothing) |
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| Broader (hypernym) | getup, outfit, rig, turnout |
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| Narrower (hyponym) | sailor suit |
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