Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- noun Same as
quintet .
from Wiktionary, Creative Commons Attribution/Share-Alike License.
- noun music A
quintet . - noun A party of five.
Etymologies
from Wiktionary, Creative Commons Attribution/Share-Alike License
Italian
Support
Help support Wordnik (and make this page ad-free) by adopting the word quintetto.
Examples
-
This gave a lively turn to the conversation, and lord Elwood, ashamed of appearing the only one not pleased in the quintetto, joined in their mirth, with feigned vivacity, till he really felt, what he at first assumed.
The Child of Mystery 1808
-
But Varley did not come within reach cf her disdain; for he soon took his place amongst the performers, and played the solo flute parts in a quintetto so well as to delight every one.
Comments
Log in or sign up to get involved in the conversation. It's quick and easy.