1. A group of musicians playing or singing together
   "a string ensemble"
    
2. A cast other than the principals
   "The ensemble added depth to the production";
   - supporting players
    
3. The chorus of a ballet company
   "The ensemble moved in perfect unison during the performance";
   - corps de ballet
    
4. An assemblage of parts or details (as in a work of art) considered as forming a whole
   "The artist's ensemble of sculptures created a powerful visual statement"; "The tout ensemble of the painting captured the essence of the scene";
   - tout ensemble
    
5. A coordinated outfit (set of clothing)
   "She wore a stylish ensemble to the gala"
    
6. (physics, statistics) a collection of possible states or configurations of a system
   "The statistical ensemble represents all possible microstates"
    
7. (computing) a collection of multiple results or models considered together
   "An ensemble of weather forecasts improved prediction accuracy"

Derived forms: ensembles

Type of: accumulation, aggregation, assemblage, cast, cast of characters, chorus, chorus line, collection, dramatis personae, getup [informal], musical group, musical organisation [Brit], musical organization, outfit, rig, turnout

Part of: ballet company

Encyclopedia: Ensemble, c'est tout