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en·sem·ble
I. \(ˈ)än|sämbəl, (ˈ)äⁿ|sämbəl, (ˈ)äⁿ|säⁿbl(ə), (ˈ)äⁿ|säⁿb(lə) sometimes (ˈ)äⁿ|säm\ noun
(plural ensembles \-bəlz, -bl(ə), -b(lə), -mz\)
Usage: often attributive
Etymology: French, from ensemble together, from Latin insimul, from in- in- (II) + simul together — more at same
1. : a system of items that constitute an organic unity : a congruous whole: as
a. : aggregate 5
b. : concerted music of two or more parts (as a quartet)
c.
(1) : a complete costume including a basic garment (as a dress or suit) and the accessories (as gloves, shoes, ornaments, and hat) worn with it for a total harmonious effect
(2) : two or more articles of clothing designed to complement one another when worn together
< a dress-and-jacket ensemble >
< her ensemble consisted of a smooth fawn wool suit under a darker coat lined with the suit color >
d. : a group of furnishings (as for a room) designed to harmonize when used together; sometimes : suite 3b
2. : a group of persons acting together to produce some particular effect or result: as
a. : the musicians engaged in the performance of a musical ensemble
b. : a group of supporting players, singers, or dancers; especially : corps de ballet
3.
a. : the bringing together of items into an ensemble : unification
< the company develops a sense of ensemble and the producer can cast his plays better as he comes to know his actors — Martin Feinstein >
b. : distinctive quality imparted by such bringing together; especially : the quality of a concerted musical performance as such
< the quartet's members were individually excellent but the ensemble was somewhat inferior >
II. transitive verb
(-ed/-ing/-s)
: to bring together and coordinate (as clothing or furnishings) into a congruous whole |