Ensemble
noun
A group of items viewed as a whole rather than individually.
The furniture ensemble really adds to the room's overall decor.
Often appears as...
- matching ensemble
- ensemble cast
noun
A group of musicians, actors, or dancers who perform together.
The ensemble performed a stunning rendition of the classical piece.
Often appears as...
- orchestra ensemble
- dance ensemble
noun
A set of clothes for a particular event or purpose.
She wore her new ensemble to the party.
Often appears as...
- fashionable ensemble
- formal ensemble
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Fashion
noun
A unit or group of complementary parts that contribute to a single effect.
The ensemble of flavors in the dish was exquisite.
Often appears as...
- flavor ensemble
- ingredient ensemble
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Culinary
noun
A group of items viewed as a whole rather than individually.
The furniture ensemble really adds to the room's overall decor.
Often appears as...
- matching ensemble
- ensemble cast
noun
A group of musicians, actors, or dancers who perform together.
The ensemble performed a stunning rendition of the classical piece.
Often appears as...
- orchestra ensemble
- dance ensemble
noun
A set of clothes for a particular event or purpose.
She wore her new ensemble to the party.
Often appears as...
- fashionable ensemble
- formal ensemble
Usage tips
Fashion
noun
A unit or group of complementary parts that contribute to a single effect.
The ensemble of flavors in the dish was exquisite.
Often appears as...
- flavor ensemble
- ingredient ensemble
Usage tips
Culinary
Definition 1 of 4
Pro Tip 1/3Unified Concept
Think of 'ensemble' as various parts forming a complete, unifying concept.
The garden's ensemble created a serene atmosphere.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Individual
'Ensemble' shifts focus from individual components to the entire group.
The chess set, as an ensemble, was striking.
Pro Tip 3/3Coherent Whole
'Ensemble' implies that the items together create a coherent or harmonious whole.
The ensemble of her accessories complemented her dress perfectly.
Pro Tip 1/3Unified Concept
Think of 'ensemble' as various parts forming a complete, unifying concept.
The garden's ensemble created a serene atmosphere.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Individual
'Ensemble' shifts focus from individual components to the entire group.
The chess set, as an ensemble, was striking.
Pro Tip 3/3Coherent Whole
'Ensemble' implies that the items together create a coherent or harmonious whole.
The ensemble of her accessories complemented her dress perfectly.
Pro Tip 1/3Unified Concept
Think of 'ensemble' as various parts forming a complete, unifying concept.
The garden's ensemble created a serene atmosphere.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Individual
'Ensemble' shifts focus from individual components to the entire group.
The chess set, as an ensemble, was striking.
Pro Tip 3/3Coherent Whole
'Ensemble' implies that the items together create a coherent or harmonious whole.
The ensemble of her accessories complemented her dress perfectly.
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The Future of Weather...
So then if the trajectories of the balls are very close to each other, that means you either have a very good model, or there's a high level of predictability in that hurricane track, or both. These are called spaghetti plots. And it's essentially just deterministic guidance overlaid with a bunch of ensemble guidance.
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Music gives voice to the...
folk music too and I'm constantly bringing that same directness of expression and sense of fun to my own compositions I want you to hear the chamber ensemble Sybarite five performing some of my music now but I also want you to see the freedom and excitement that the performers are bringing to the experience
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Why should you listen to...
and so does Vivaldi's musical exploration of the seasons. Not until the early 19th century would such expressive instrumental program music, as it was known, become popular. By then, larger, more varied ensembles were the rule with woodwinds, brass, and percussion to help tell the tale.
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Ge Wang: The DIY...
Now the Laptop Orchestra is an ensemble of laptops, humans and special hemispherical speaker arrays. Now the reason we have these is so that for the instruments that we create out of the laptop, we want the sound to come out of somewhere near the instrument and the performer,
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The science of...
These neurons encode various characteristics of the spiky, fruit, brown, green, and yellow. This synchronous firing strengthens the connections between that set of neurons, linking them together into what's known as a neuronal ensemble, in this case the one for pineapple.
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Kabuki: The people's...
At first, the dance was practiced only by females and commonly referred to as Onna-Kabuki. It soon evolved to an ensemble performance and became a regular attraction at tea houses, drawing audiences from all social classes. At this point, Onna-Kabuki was often risque
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12 sustainable design...
We should be growing fertility. And, oh yes -- we get food, too. Because we have to grow the capacity of this planet to create more and more opportunities for life. And really, that's what other organisms do as well. In ensemble, that's what whole ecosystems
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Feedback loops: How...
Deforestation may turn lush tropics into a barren patch, like a successful ensemble breaking up after losing its star performers. But an abandoned patch of farmland may also become a forest over time, like a garage band growing into a magnificent orchestra.
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Human Origins 101 PIPE...
The story of humanity's evolution began about seven million years ago when the human lineage broke away from that of chimpanzees. Over time an ensemble cast of over 20 early humans species
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Cheetah Brothers...
we were all set to leave labor we felt that everything was on track for toki ensemble we always knew of course that they'd be facing natural risks for the
Video examples
The Future of Weather...
So then if the trajectories of the balls are very close to each other, that means you either have a very good model, or there's a high level of predictability in that hurricane track, or both. These are called spaghetti plots. And it's essentially just deterministic guidance overlaid with a bunch of ensemble guidance.
Video examples
Music gives voice to the...
folk music too and I'm constantly bringing that same directness of expression and sense of fun to my own compositions I want you to hear the chamber ensemble Sybarite five performing some of my music now but I also want you to see the freedom and excitement that the performers are bringing to the experience
Video examples
Why should you listen to...
and so does Vivaldi's musical exploration of the seasons. Not until the early 19th century would such expressive instrumental program music, as it was known, become popular. By then, larger, more varied ensembles were the rule with woodwinds, brass, and percussion to help tell the tale.
Video examples
Ge Wang: The DIY...
Now the Laptop Orchestra is an ensemble of laptops, humans and special hemispherical speaker arrays. Now the reason we have these is so that for the instruments that we create out of the laptop, we want the sound to come out of somewhere near the instrument and the performer,
Video examples
The science of...
These neurons encode various characteristics of the spiky, fruit, brown, green, and yellow. This synchronous firing strengthens the connections between that set of neurons, linking them together into what's known as a neuronal ensemble, in this case the one for pineapple.
Video examples
Kabuki: The people's...
At first, the dance was practiced only by females and commonly referred to as Onna-Kabuki. It soon evolved to an ensemble performance and became a regular attraction at tea houses, drawing audiences from all social classes. At this point, Onna-Kabuki was often risque
Video examples
12 sustainable design...
We should be growing fertility. And, oh yes -- we get food, too. Because we have to grow the capacity of this planet to create more and more opportunities for life. And really, that's what other organisms do as well. In ensemble, that's what whole ecosystems
Video examples
Feedback loops: How...
Deforestation may turn lush tropics into a barren patch, like a successful ensemble breaking up after losing its star performers. But an abandoned patch of farmland may also become a forest over time, like a garage band growing into a magnificent orchestra.
Video examples
Human Origins 101 PIPE...
The story of humanity's evolution began about seven million years ago when the human lineage broke away from that of chimpanzees. Over time an ensemble cast of over 20 early humans species
Video examples
Cheetah Brothers...
we were all set to leave labor we felt that everything was on track for toki ensemble we always knew of course that they'd be facing natural risks for the
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John Hillcoat
Australian Director
Even on a large ensemble where their parts are relatively small - because having ten main characters obviously affects their screen time - the thing that attracts great actors is when there is that challenge to get some reality into something.
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Owain Yeoman
Welsh Actor
The nature of an ensemble means when you're a supporting character and not the lead character, you get little tidbits here and there, but you're usually there to provide bits of comic relief and little bits of action or something.
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Julie Plec
American Producer
When you have an ensemble where characters pair off so easily, it becomes extremely isolating in the story world. You can end up with two actors who have not seen each other face to face all season long.
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Kristen Schaal
American Actress
I would be an actress for the rest of my life just because it's really relaxing. Writing is hard work, and stand-up is so stressful before you get on stage, but acting is a complete ensemble experience.
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Pulkit Samrat
Indian Actor
It's never so that a film is an ensemble or solo. You do it if you like it and if you don't like it, you don't do it. The idea is to play the character in which you are not replaceable.
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Henry Petroski
American Author
All conventional wisdom has an element of truth to it, but good design requires more than an element of truth - it requires an ensemble of correct assumptions and valid calculations.
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Jodie Foster
American Actress
As an actor, I'm always playing solitary characters. But as a director, I'm always making ensemble movies, which focus on lots of people's lives and how they intertwine.
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Patty Griffin
American Musician
Personality-wise, I'm much more suited to be in a band and part of an ensemble than I am to lead. I never have been comfortable with the leading thing.
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Robert Schumann
German Composer
If we were all determined to play the first violin we should never have an ensemble. therefore, respect every musician in his proper place.
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Tessa Thompson
American Actress
It's so rare to have an ensemble cast of women.
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John Hillcoat
Australian Director
Even on a large ensemble where their parts are relatively small - because having ten main characters obviously affects their screen time - the thing that attracts great actors is when there is that challenge to get some reality into something.
Quote examples
Owain Yeoman
Welsh Actor
The nature of an ensemble means when you're a supporting character and not the lead character, you get little tidbits here and there, but you're usually there to provide bits of comic relief and little bits of action or something.
Quote examples
Julie Plec
American Producer
When you have an ensemble where characters pair off so easily, it becomes extremely isolating in the story world. You can end up with two actors who have not seen each other face to face all season long.
Quote examples
Kristen Schaal
American Actress
I would be an actress for the rest of my life just because it's really relaxing. Writing is hard work, and stand-up is so stressful before you get on stage, but acting is a complete ensemble experience.
Quote examples
Pulkit Samrat
Indian Actor
It's never so that a film is an ensemble or solo. You do it if you like it and if you don't like it, you don't do it. The idea is to play the character in which you are not replaceable.
Quote examples
Henry Petroski
American Author
All conventional wisdom has an element of truth to it, but good design requires more than an element of truth - it requires an ensemble of correct assumptions and valid calculations.
Quote examples
Jodie Foster
American Actress
As an actor, I'm always playing solitary characters. But as a director, I'm always making ensemble movies, which focus on lots of people's lives and how they intertwine.
Quote examples
Patty Griffin
American Musician
Personality-wise, I'm much more suited to be in a band and part of an ensemble than I am to lead. I never have been comfortable with the leading thing.
Quote examples
Robert Schumann
German Composer
If we were all determined to play the first violin we should never have an ensemble. therefore, respect every musician in his proper place.
Quote examples
Tessa Thompson
American Actress
It's so rare to have an ensemble cast of women.
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