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Noun: ensemble  aan'saam-bul
  1. A group of musicians playing or singing together
    "a string ensemble"
     
  2. A cast other than the principals
    - supporting players
     
  3. The chorus of a ballet company
    - corps de ballet
     
  4. (art) an assemblage of parts or details (as in a work of art) considered as forming a whole
    - tout ensemble
     
  5. A coordinated outfit (set of clothing)

Derived forms: ensembles

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

Part of: ballet company

Encyclopedia: Ensemble, c'est tout