quin|tette

quin|tette
quin|tet or quin|tette «kwihn TEHT», noun.
1. a) a group of five singers or players performing together. b) a piece of music for five voices or instruments.
2. any group of five; set of five.
3. Informal. a men's basketball team.
[probably < French quintette < Italian quintetto (diminutive) < quinto fifth < Latin quīntus; see etym. under quintan (Cf.quintan)]

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