ensemble
ensemble (Fr.). Together.
1. Any combination of performers, but especially a small group playing individual parts.
2. The quality in perf. implying the greater or lesser exhibition of the co-operative spirit, e.g. unanimity of attack, balance of tone, etc., thus giving rise to such expressions as ‘good ens.’, ‘poor ens.’, etc. A morceau d'ensemble (e.g. in an operatic context) is a piece in which several performers combine.
1. Any combination of performers, but especially a small group playing individual parts.
2. The quality in perf. implying the greater or lesser exhibition of the co-operative spirit, e.g. unanimity of attack, balance of tone, etc., thus giving rise to such expressions as ‘good ens.’, ‘poor ens.’, etc. A morceau d'ensemble (e.g. in an operatic context) is a piece in which several performers combine.
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