1811, "composition for five voices," from Italian quintetto, diminutive of quinto "fifth," from Latin quintus "the fifth," related to quinque "five" (see quinque-). Meaning "set of five singers or players" is from 1882.
实用例句
1. the Miles Davis Quintet
戴维斯五重奏乐团
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2. They're playing Schubert's ` Trout'Quintet.
他们正演奏着舒伯特的《鳟鱼五重奏》.
来自辞典例句
3. The Woodwind Quintet was one of the best turns in the show.
木管五重奏是这次演出的最佳节目之一.
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4. Chipin & Kaiya's Jazz Quintet - 3 rd Round Special Live at Blue Note Taipei!
启彬与凯雅的五重奏三月19日周一晚三度于台北蓝调演出!
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5. The King's Harmonica Quintet enlightened the opening ceremony with a musical performance.