Difference between nonet and quintet
quintet
Definitions
noun
- a set of five similar things considered as a unit
- a musical composition for five performers
- the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
- five performers or singers who perform together
- five people considered as a unit
Examples
IT'S a little disconcerting to walk into a hotel room and find a quintet of young men all wearing slap which is far more expertly applied than your own.
Then as well we were treated to beautiful Mozart and Strauss music by a delightful quintet in traditional costume.
To get around this he would have only a double string quintet play during a very quiet flute or oboe solo.
