ensemble Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun a group of musicians playing or singing together
    • a string ensemble
  2. noun a cast other than the principals
    supporting players.
  3. noun the chorus of a ballet company
    corps de ballet.
  4. noun an assemblage of parts or details (as in a work of art) considered as forming a whole
    tout ensemble.
  5. noun a coordinated outfit (set of clothing)

WordNet


En`sem"ble noun
Etymology
F.
Definitions
  1. The whole; all the parts taken together.
En`sem"ble adverb
Etymology
F.
Definitions
  1. All at once; together.

Webster 1913