Ensemble



GRE 蓝宝 TOEFL

解释

GRE 红宝书

• n.全体, 大合唱
• ［英］ 全体, 大合唱 ( a group producing a single effect as concerted music of two or more parts)
• ［类］ 反义词: solo ( 独唱)
• ［记］ en+semble ( 相同) -> 唱相同 ( 的歌) -> 大合唱
• ［同］ 同根词: resemble ( 相似) ; dissemble ( 掩饰)

Webster Collegiate

I. noun

• Etymology: French, from ensemble together, from Old French, from Latin insimul at the same time, from in- + simul at the same time — more at same
• Date: 1750
• a group producing a single effect: as
  • a. concerted music of two or more parts
  • b. a complete costume of harmonizing or complementary clothing and accessories
  • c.
    • (1) the musicians engaged in the performance of a musical ensemble
    • (2) a group of supporting players, singers, or dancers; especially corps de ballet

II. adjective

• Date: circa 1911
• emphasizing the roles of all performers as a whole rather than a star performance <ensemble acting>

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