ensemble
gb/ɑnsˈɑmbəl/ us/ɑnsˈɑmbəl/
B2
English
~ 8900
együttes, szereplőgárda, előadói gárda, ruhaösszeállítás, szett, öltözék, sokaság
NOUN
B2
1
együttes
B1
Usage pattern:
an ensemble of [musicians/performers]
The string ensemble played a beautiful arrangement of the song.
A vonósegyüttes gyönyörű feldolgozásban játszotta el a dalt.
She joined a jazz ensemble at the local music school.
Csatlakozott a helyi zeneiskola egyik jazzegyütteséhez.
The dance ensemble will perform three new pieces this season.
The festival features small ensembles rather than full orchestras.
The vocal ensemble rehearses twice a week before concerts.
Learner examples
My brother plays trumpet in a jazz ensemble.
A bátyám trombitál egy jazzegyüttesben.
The school has a small string ensemble.
Az iskolában működik egy kis vonósegyüttes.
We watched a dance ensemble from Spain.
The vocal ensemble sang in the church.
I want to start an ensemble with my friends.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes use "band" for all music groups. Use "ensemble" more for classical music, jazz groups in schools, or formal performance groups, and for dance groups; "band" is more common for pop or rock music groups.
Meaning
group of musicians or performers
Collocations
string ensemble
|jazz ensemble
|vocal ensemble
|small ensemble
|chamber ensemble
|ensemble performance
Synonyms
group (Very general; does not always imply performance or art.)
|
band (Common for popular music groups; less used for classical or dance groups than "ensemble".)
Antonyms
soloist (Refers to a single performer highlighted alone, the opposite of a group performing together.)
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solo performance (A performance by one person, not by a group.)
Themes
music
|arts
|entertainment
|arts_entertainment
Definition
A group of people, such as musicians or dancers, who perform together as one group.
A group of musicians, singers, dancers, or other performers who regularly or intentionally perform together as a unit.
NOUN
C1
2
Usage pattern:
an ensemble of [actors/performers]
The film boasts a talented ensemble of young actors.
A film tehetséges fiatal színészekből álló szereplőgárdával büszkélkedhet.
It’s an ensemble drama, so there isn’t a single main character.
Ez egy több szereplőre épülő dráma, ezért nincs egyetlen főszereplője.
Critics praised the strong ensemble and sharp dialogue.
The director prefers ensemble pieces over star-driven movies.
The TV show relies on its ensemble rather than big-name stars.
Learner examples
The movie has a big ensemble of actors.
A filmnek népes szereplőgárdája van.
It is an ensemble show with many main characters.
Ez egy sok főszereplős műsor, sok fontos szereplővel.
People say the ensemble in this play is very strong.
The director likes to work with the same ensemble.
This series has an ensemble cast, not one star.
Common mistake:
Learners may think "ensemble" here means only a small group, but it can be large; the key idea is that the group works together and shares focus, not the size.
Meaning
all performers in a production
Collocations
ensemble cast
|strong ensemble
|ensemble drama
|ensemble comedy
|ensemble piece
|ensemble production
Synonyms
cast (The usual word for all actors in a film or play; "ensemble" suggests they work closely as a balanced group.)
Antonyms
star vehicle (A film or play designed to show one main star, the opposite of a balanced ensemble.)
Themes
entertainment
|film
|theatre
|arts_entertainment
Definition
All the actors or performers in a movie, play, or show, seen as one group, not just one main star.
All the actors, musicians, or performers in a film, play, or show, especially when they share the focus rather than having one clear star.
NOUN
B2
3
Usage pattern:
an ensemble of [clothing items]
She wore a simple black ensemble with gold jewelry.
Egyszerű fekete ruhaösszeállítást viselt arany ékszerekkel.
The magazine featured a summer ensemble perfect for the beach.
A magazin egy strandoláshoz tökéletes nyári ruhaösszeállítást mutatott be.
He bought a three-piece ensemble for the wedding.
The designer showed an elegant evening ensemble on the runway.
Her bright ensemble stood out in the crowd.
Learner examples
She wore a blue ensemble to the party.
Kék öltözéket viselt a buliban.
This fashion magazine shows a nice winter ensemble.
Ez a divatmagazin egy szép téli ruhaösszeállítást mutat be.
He bought a new ensemble for his job interview.
The model is wearing a white summer ensemble.
Her red ensemble looks very stylish.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes use "ensemble" for any clothes. In everyday speech, "outfit" is more common; "ensemble" is often used in fashion, magazines, or more formal style descriptions.
Meaning
matching or stylish outfit
Collocations
elegant ensemble
|stylish ensemble
|smart ensemble
|two-piece ensemble
|matching ensemble
|evening ensemble
Synonyms
outfit (The most common everyday word; "ensemble" sounds more stylish or used in fashion writing.)
Antonyms
separates (Individual clothing pieces that are mixed and matched, not sold or described as one set.)
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mismatched outfit (Clothes that do not look good together, the opposite of a coordinated ensemble.)
Themes
fashion
|daily_life
|clothing
Definition
Clothes that are chosen to go together and be worn as one outfit, often looking stylish or matching.
A coordinated set of clothes, often chosen to be worn together as one stylish or matching outfit.
NOUN
C1
TECHNICAL
4
Usage pattern:
an ensemble of [models/systems/states]
The weather service uses an ensemble of forecasts to estimate the storm’s path.
Az időjárási szolgálat több előrejelzés együttesét használja a vihar várható pályájának becslésére.
Ensemble methods often perform better than single models in machine learning tasks.
Gépi tanulási feladatokban az együttes módszerek gyakran jobban teljesítenek, mint az önálló modellek.
Scientists ran an ensemble of simulations to test different climate scenarios.
The ensemble average smooths out random variations in the data.
In statistical mechanics, an ensemble represents many possible states of a system.
Learner examples
They used an ensemble of models to make the weather forecast.
Az időjárás-előrejelzéshez több modell együttesét használták.
An ensemble method can be more accurate than one model.
A több modell együttesére épülő módszer pontosabb lehet egyetlen modellnél.
The computer runs an ensemble of simulations.
We study an ensemble of possible states in this physics class.
The team looks at an ensemble of forecasts, not just one.
Common mistake:
Learners may confuse this technical sense with the everyday "group" sense. In science and statistics, "ensemble" usually means the group is used together for prediction or analysis, not just that it exists as a group.
Meaning
set of items considered together
Collocations
ensemble model
|ensemble method
|ensemble learning
|ensemble forecast
|ensemble average
|statistical ensemble
Synonyms
set (A very general word for a group of things; "ensemble" suggests they are used together for analysis or prediction.)
|
collection (General; does not always imply joint analysis the way "ensemble" does in technical contexts.)
Antonyms
individual model (A single model used alone, not combined in a group.)
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single forecast (One forecast based on one run, not on many in an ensemble.)
Themes
science
|technology
|mathematics
|education
Definition
A group of similar things, like computer models or possible states, that are studied or used together in science or statistics.
A set of similar items, such as models, systems, measurements, or possible states, that are considered or used together, especially in scientific or statistical analysis.
Grammar
Dictionary form
ensemble
IPA
GB/ɑnsˈɑmbəl/
US/ɑnsˈɑmbəl/
Syllables & stress
en - semble (2 syllables)
Stress on 2nd syllable (semble)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: ensemble
- Plural: ensembles
Word family
Expressions
ensemble cast
1/ɑnsˈɑmbəl kˈæst/
fixed phrase
cast with many main roles
All the actors in a film, play, or show, when many of them are important and there is no single big star.
Examples
- The movie features a strong ensemble cast of comedy actors.
- This series has an ensemble cast, so several characters are central to the story.
ensemble forecast
1/ɑnsˈɑmbəl fˈɔɹkˌæst/
fixed phrase
technical
forecast from multiple model runs
A weather or climate forecast that uses many different model runs together to give a better prediction.
Examples
- The ensemble forecast shows several possible tracks for the hurricane.
- Meteorologists rely on ensemble forecasts to estimate uncertainty in the prediction.
ensemble learning
1/ɑnsˈɑmbəl lˈɚnɪŋ/
fixed phrase
technical
machine learning with combined models
A way of doing machine learning where you use many models together to make one final prediction.
Examples
- Ensemble learning techniques often improve accuracy on complex tasks.
- Random forests are a popular form of ensemble learning.
ensemble method
1/ɑnsˈɑmbəl mˈɛθəd/
fixed phrase
technical
method using multiple models
A method in statistics or computing where several models are used together instead of just one.
Examples
- The researcher chose an ensemble method to reduce the risk of overfitting.
- Ensemble methods can be more robust than single-model approaches.
ensemble piece
1/ɑnsˈɑmbəl pˈis/
fixed phrase
work built around a group
A film, play, or show where the story focuses on a group of people, not one main person.
Examples
- The film is an ensemble piece that follows five friends over one summer.
- Critics praised the director for crafting a true ensemble piece.
jazz ensemble
1/d͡ʒˈæz ɑnsˈɑmbəl/
fixed phrase
group that plays jazz
A group of musicians who play jazz music together.
Examples
- He plays saxophone in a local jazz ensemble.
- The school jazz ensemble won first prize in the competition.
string ensemble
1/stɹˈɪŋ ɑnsˈɑmbəl/
fixed phrase
group of string players
A group of musicians who play string instruments, like violins and cellos, together.
Examples
- A small string ensemble played during the wedding ceremony.
- The orchestra formed a string ensemble for the chamber music concert.
vocal ensemble
1/vˈoʊkəl ɑnsˈɑmbəl/
fixed phrase
group of singers
A group of singers who sing together as one group.
Examples
- The college vocal ensemble is performing at the festival tonight.
- She auditioned for a professional vocal ensemble in the city.