Meaning
Alternative spelling of quintet A composition for five voices or instruments; also, the set of five persons who sing or play five-part music.
Etymology
Origin: Italian
It. quintetto, dim. of quinto the fifth, a fifth part, from L. quintus the fifth: cf. F. quintette. See Quint
Synonyms & Antonyms
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NYT Puzzle Appearances
No published puzzle dates on file for this word yet. It is part of the official NYT Spelling Bee word list for 2023, 2025.