ensemble

[US]/ɒn'sɒmb(ə)l/
[UK]/ɑn'sɑmbl/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. the whole; the overall effect; a complete set of clothing; a complete set of furniture; a group of musicians playing together
adv. at the same time.

Phrases & Collocations

musical ensemble

ensemble cast

ensemble performance

canonical ensemble

ensemble average

Example Sentences

She plays in a musical ensemble.

The ensemble cast delivered outstanding performances.

He wore a stylish ensemble to the party.

The orchestra performed a beautiful ensemble piece.

The actors had great chemistry as an ensemble.

The ensemble of dancers moved in perfect synchronization.

The ensemble of flavors in the dish was delightful.

The fashion designer showcased an elegant ensemble on the runway.

The ensemble of musicians rehearsed tirelessly for the concert.

The ensemble of voices created a harmonious blend in the choir.

Real-world Examples

Most orchestras—even the most international ensembles—recruit largely from Europe and America.

Source: The Economist - Arts

Like, with " Orange is the New Black, " it was like, now everything must be sort of ensemble.

Source: Actor Dialogue (Bilingual Selection)

Of the 2019 Met Gala, Criss forever left his mark on the fashion industry with this dramatic Valmont ensemble.

Source: Beauty and Fashion English

Anyone in the ensemble cast had a reason to pull the trigger.

Source: Cheddar Science Interpretation (Bilingual Selected)

The ensemble was created by Gabriela Hearst, an American designer of Uruguayan descent.

Source: VOA Standard English_Americas

Clapping is very prominent in all these old ensemble recordings of Black folk music.

Source: Vox opinion

The group is one of just a handful of all-women ensembles in Ivory Coast.

Source: VOA Standard Speed April 2016 Compilation

When were you doing your Henry street, and Negro ensemble, what years were those?

Source: Actor Dialogue (Bilingual Selection)

But for Khaled al-Asaad, the stones and statues and columns of Palmyra were more than simply an ensemble of antiquity.

Source: BBC documentary "Civilization"

So the only place you can achieve that goal is if you're in front of the ensemble.

Source: Listening to Music (Video Version)

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