small ensemble

collocation in English

meaningsofsmallandensemble

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small
adjective
uk
/smɔːl/us
/smɑːl/
little in size or amount when compared with what is typical ...
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ensemble
noun[C, + sing/pl verb]
uk
/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 ofsmallandensemblefrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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Our goal is clearly to design instruments that can be played in asmallensemblewith acoustic instruments, be they electrified or not.
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Furthermore, asmallensembleof two buildings could determine the surrounding site more accurately.
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I suppose having chosen these voices, usually 16 voices, asmallensembleof sorts would suit them more than a bigger one.
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Concert, jazz, and pep band,smallensemblework and conducting were all part of her musical diet.
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In addition to orchestral concerts, there are numerous chamber music concerts, soloist concerts, large andsmallensembleconcerts and assembly performances.
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Each float also carried a soloist orsmallensemblethat represented a different type of music.
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Instead, music was led by asmallensemblemade up of a violin, clarionet, flute and cello.
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While small swing ensembles commonly functioned without a bassist, the new bop style required a bass in everysmallensemble.
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The orchestra presents five concert sets in a typical season, in addition to numeroussmallensembleperformances and recitals by guest artists.
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This process placed a premium on chamber music for more public performance, giving a further boost to the string quartet and othersmallensemblegroupings.
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These works were composed forsmallensembleand choir.
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New to this wing is a classroom that is observable, new percussion practice rooms, a new large rehearsal hall andsmallensemblerehearsal hall.
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Thesmallensemblereceived such favorable reviews that they were invited back.
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Entrance into the finals of this event is possible after performers complete a heat in either solo, duet, orsmallensembleformat.
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Known for its excellent acoustics, it has been used forsmallensembleperformances.
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Advancement in solo andsmallensemblecompetition is from region to state, and at state the top two soloists and top ensemble are awarded medals.
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In 1969, she formed asmallensemblefor her pupils.
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The institute is a two-week program consisting of masterclasses, private lessons, choral and orchestral rehearsals andsmallensemblework.
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For a large part of the performance he is backed by asmallensembleof musicians.
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The production employed a minimalistic approach: the cast consisted of asmallensembleof 14 performers, and the orchestra was a seven-piece band.
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