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ensemble
What does ensemble mean?
ensemble (noun): a group of musicians, dancers, actors, etc who perform together; e.g. the chorus of a ballet company.
Definition: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
How do you use ensemble in a sentence?
- A string ensemble. (Princeton WordNet 3.1)
How do you pronounce ensemble?
/ɑnˈsɑmbəl/ (IPA, American English). The app reads every word aloud.
Where does ensemble come from?
Borrowed from French ensemble.
Etymology: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
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What does “ensemble” mean?
a theoretical line (physically or mentally) followed from a point of origin or towards a destination
Not quite: that's what direction means.
a person who acts a part in a theatrical play or (later) in film or television; a dramatic performer
Not quite: that's what actor means.
a group of musicians, dancers, actors, etc who perform together; e.g. the chorus of a ballet company
Right! That's what “ensemble” means.
a verbal or written request for assistance or employment or admission to a school, course or similar
Not quite: that's what application means.
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