quintetto

[kwinˈtɛtto]

quintetto Definition

• 1. a composition for five voices or instruments
• 2. a group of five musicians playing such a composition

Using quintetto: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "quintetto" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The quintetto played a beautiful piece at the concert.

• Example

  Mozart's quintetto is one of his most famous compositions.

quintetto Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for quintetto

• quintet
• quintuple

Phrases with quintetto

• string quintetto

  a quintetto composed of two violins, two violas, and a cello

  Example

  The string quintetto played a beautiful piece by Schubert.

• wind quintetto

  a quintetto composed of a flute, an oboe, a clarinet, a bassoon, and a French horn

  Example

  The wind quintetto performed a lively piece by Nielsen.

• jazz quintetto

  a quintetto composed of a trumpet, a saxophone, a piano, a bass, and drums

  Example

  The jazz quintetto played a swinging tune by Duke Ellington.

Origins of quintetto

from Italian 'quintetto', from 'cinque' meaning 'five'

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Summary: quintetto in Brief

'Quintetto' [kwinˈtɛtto] refers to a musical composition for five voices or instruments, or a group of five musicians playing such a composition. It can be further specified by type, such as 'string quintetto,' 'wind quintetto,' or 'jazz quintetto.'