(music) A composition (a type of chamber music) in five parts (typically each a singer or instrumentalist, sometimes several musicians)

plural of quintet

plural of string quintet

(music) a group of five musicians playing string instruments, usually adding a second viola or cello to the string quartet's formation. / (music) a musical composition for such a group

Alternative spelling of quintet A composition for five voices or instruments; also, the set of five persons who sing or play five-part music.

plural of quintette

(music) A quintet. / (archaic) A party of five.

plural of quintetto

plural of quintett

Archaic form of quintet.