musical ensemble

Orchestra or choir

A musical ensemble is a group of musicians who perform together.

The term covers everything from duets to symphony orchestras, but often suggests a smaller, coordinated group: a jazz ensemble, a chamber ensemble.

In educational settings, ensemble may name a class or performance group: She's in the woodwind ensemble.

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brass band · church choir · rock group · duo · one man band · gospel choir · symphony orchestra · marching band · drum corps · quintet · sextet · nonet · octet · military band · street performers · barbershop quartet · big band · house band

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Opposites
number of performers

musical ensemblesoloist

Unaccompanied performer

solo artist · one-man band · solo act · singer-songwriter · virtuoso

presence of music/sound

musical ensemblesilence

Total lack of sound

audience · listeners · quiet

organization and coordination

musical ensemblecacophony

Harsh, clashing sounds

noise · dissonance

Family

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