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Antonyms for ensembles

Grammar : Noun
Spell : ahn-sahm-buhl, -sahmb; French ahn-sahn-bluh
Phonetic Transcription : ɑnˈsɑm bəl, -ˈsɑmb; French ɑ̃ˈsɑ̃ blə

Definition of ensembles

Origin :
  • mid-15c., as an adverb, "together, at the same time," from Middle French ensemblée "all the parts of a thing considered together," from Late Latin insimul "at the same time," from in- intensive prefix + simul "at the same time," related to similis (see similar). The noun is from 1703, "parts of a thing taken together;" musical sense in English first attested 1844. Of women's dress and accessories, from 1927.
  • noun collection
  • noun clothing outfit
Example sentences :
  • Only the dances and ensembles of the choruses were tried out in the afternoon.
  • Extract from : « The Corner House Girls in a Play » by Grace Brooks Hill
  • Meyerbeer's distribution of arias, duets, ensembles, and finales is the result of a deliberate eclecticism.
  • Extract from : « How Music Developed » by W. J. Henderson
  • After we get the numbers taught—that is, the songs—then I start to teach the ensembles to dance the different routines.
  • Extract from : « The Art of Stage Dancing » by Ned Wayburn
  • We find none of the set forms of the later opera seria, no regular arie, no duets, no ensembles.
  • Extract from : « Life Of Mozart, Vol. 2 (of 3) » by Otto Jahn
  • The ensembles are of a far higher character than the solos, both as regards characterisation and musical execution.
  • Extract from : « Life Of Mozart, Vol. 1 (of 3) » by Otto Jahn
  • It was an effect held in high esteem by Rossini, who introduced it constantly in his operas—witness his overtures and ensembles.
  • Extract from : « Style in Singing » by W. E. Haslam
  • By the beginning of the 18th century the desire was strong for a more expressive keyboard instrument to use in ensembles.
  • Extract from : « Harpsichords and Clavichords » by Cynthia A. Hoover
  • We do not find set duets, choruses, or ensembles in this delicate and artistic score, and we need not regret their absence.
  • Extract from : « Masters of French Music » by Arthur Hervey
  • No less is the magnificent triumph of the ensembles, his manner of painting in bold masses of light and shade.
  • Extract from : « Handel » by Romain Rolland

Synonyms for ensembles

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