Phrase guide

string quintet

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

a group of five musicians playing string instruments, usually adding a second viola or cello to the string quartet's formation.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: entertainment, lifestyle, music

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noun

Meaning 2

a musical composition for such a group

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: entertainment, lifestyle, music

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History

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Across languages

Translations

9 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Hungarian: vonósötös — Five musicians
  • Hungarian: vonóskvintett — Five musicians
  • Italian: quintetto d'archi — Five musicians
  • Italian: quintetto per archi — Five musicians
  • Polish: kwintet smyczkowy — Five musicians
  • Hungarian: vonósötös — A musical composition
  • Italian: quintetto d'archi — A musical composition
  • Italian: quintetto per archi — A musical composition
  • Polish: kwintet smyczkowy — A musical composition