First Known Use: 1750
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noun en·sem·ble \än-ˈsäm-bəl, äⁿ-\
: a group of people or things that make up a complete unit (such as a musical group, a group of actors or dancers, or a set of clothes)
Full Definition of ENSEMBLE
: a group producing a single effect: as a : concerted music of two or more parts b : a complete costume of harmonizing or complementary clothing and accessories c (1) : the musicians engaged in the performance of a musical ensemble (2) : a group of supporting players, singers, or dancers; especially : corps de ballet
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Origin of ENSEMBLE
French, from ensemble together, from Old French, from Latin insimul at the same time, from in- + simul at the same time — more at same
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Definition of ENSEMBLE
: emphasizing the roles of all performers as a whole rather than a star performance <ensemble acting>
First Known Use of ENSEMBLE
circa 1911
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ensemble
noun en·sem·ble \än-ˈsäm-bəl\
Definition of ENSEMBLE for Kids
: a group of people or things making up a complete unit <a musical ensemble> <She wore a three-piece ensemble.>
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