I. än-ˈsäm-bəl, äⁿ- noun
Etymology: French, from ensemble together, from Old French, from Latin insimul at the same time, from in- + simul at the same time — more at same
Date: 1750
: a group producing a single effect: as
a. : concerted music of two or more parts
b. : a complete costume of harmonizing or complementary clothing and accessories
c.
(1) : the musicians engaged in the performance of a musical ensemble
(2) : a group of supporting players, singers, or dancers ; especially : corps de ballet
II. adjective
Date: circa 1911
: emphasizing the roles of all performers as a whole rather than a star performance
ensemble acting