quintet

/kwɪnˈtɛt/noun
Middle School
1

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

2

A group of five musicians, fit to play such a piece of music together

3

Any group of five members

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

Alliteration

Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing

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