string ensemble

collocation in English

meaningsofstringandensemble

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string
adjective
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/strɪŋ/us
/strɪŋ/
consisting of or relating to ...
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ensemble
noun[C, + sing/pl verb]
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/ˌɒnˈsɒm.bəl/us
/ˌɑːnˈsɑːm.bəl/
a group of things or people acting or taken together as a whole, especially a group of musicians who regularly ...
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(Definition ofstringandensemblefrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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Less often, string quartets are written for other combinations of the standardstringensemble.
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He formed his ownstringensemble(violins, violas, cellos and double bass), in 1973.
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Some digital pianos incorporate other basic synthesizer sounds such asstringensemble, for example, and offer settings to combine them with piano.
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Thestringensembleis typical for the time, three viols and two violins.
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It is heavily piano-driven with some use of astringensemble.
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The chorus effect is especially easy to hear when listening to a choir orstringensemble.
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Accompanied by astringensemblefrom the orchestra, the dances were played with rare skill and interpretation.
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Instrumental groups include a guitar ensemble,stringensemble, jazz band, concert band, symphonic band and wind ensemble.
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Composed in a minor key, the song features romantic lyrics, astringensembleand elements of techno music, in the form of synthesizers.
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It features minor key tonality, bowed strings, astringensembleand elements of techno music.
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It was recorded in studio, along withstringensembleaccompaniment.
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The quartet is a high-energystringensemble, that is continually exploring different ways of sparking musical interest.
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Musical groups at that time consisted of marching band, concert band, orchestra, chorus, glee club, show group, women's chorus, andstringensemble.
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It features minor key tonality, mixed acoustic and electric instrumentation, bowed strings, astringensemble, and ambient synthesizers.
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Texturally, the orchestral grandeur of the middle-period sonatas gives way to a more intimate writing that resembles astringensemble.
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Many students participate in band, orchestra, chorus, music theory, and after school in pit orchestra, jazz band,stringensemble, and vocal jazz.
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Performing arts include band,stringensemble, drama and choir.
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The score is electronic-based, but every scoring session incorporates a livestringensemble.
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Instrumental groups include a jazz band,stringensemble, handbell ensemble, and opportunities for chamber music.
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As thestringensemblegrows, a solo violin comes to introduce the listener to the climax of the piece.
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