n.
Pronunciation: än- ' säm-b ə l, ä n -
Function: 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