quintuplet
/kwɪnˈtʌplət/noun
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1
A group of five, particularly (music) a tuplet of five notes to be played in the time for four.
2
One of a group of five, particularly babies born from the same mother during the same birth.
3
A cycle adapted for five riders, all of whom can assist in the propulsion.
Sound Patterns & Rhymes
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
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