Ensemble

Pronunciation: /ɑːnˈsɑːmbəl/

Definitions of ensemble

noun a coordinated outfit or costume

Example Sentences

A1 The school choir performed in an ensemble at the concert.

A2 The theater group put on a fantastic ensemble performance.

B1 The orchestra's ensemble was perfectly in sync during the recital.

B2 The ballet company's ensemble work was praised by the critics.

C1 The ensemble cast of the movie included some well-known actors.

C2 The ensemble of musicians played with incredible precision and emotion.

Examples of ensemble in a Sentence

formal The orchestra performed a beautiful ensemble of classical music.

informal The band played an awesome ensemble of popular songs.

slang The crew put together a sick ensemble for the performance.

figurative The team worked together in perfect ensemble to achieve their goal.

Grammatical Forms of ensemble

• past tense: ensembled
• plural: ensembles
• comparative: more ensemble
• superlative: most ensemble
• present tense: ensemble
• future tense: will ensemble
• perfect tense: have ensembled
• continuous tense: is ensembling
• singular: ensemble
• positive degree: ensemble
• infinitive: to ensemble
• gerund: ensembling
• participle: ensembled

Origin and Evolution of ensemble

First Known Use: 1701 year

Language of Origin: French

Story behind the word: The word 'ensemble' originated from French, derived from the Old French word 'ensamble' which means 'together'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in French to refer to a group of musicians playing together, the term 'ensemble' has evolved to encompass a group of items or people that are seen as a whole or functioning together in a unified manner, such as a group of actors in a play or a coordinated set of clothing.