Synonyms & related words for quintet

Find synonyms, related words, and the definition of quintet — including quartet, sextet, septet, trio, quintuplet, octet. Dendril is a free visual thesaurus that shows them on an interactive map where stronger matches sit closer to the center — no signup, no ads.

Words related to quintet

Explore words related to quintet — words associated with it, words that go with it, and its nearest matches in meaning. Related words include nonet, foursome, saxophonist, concertino, ripieno, musicians, concerto, sinfonietta. Click any word to make it the center of the map and keep exploring the web of connections.

Synonyms for quintet

Common synonyms for quintet include quartet, sextet, septet, trio, quintuplet, octet, ensemble, orchestra — words that share a close meaning. Hover or tap any word on the map for its definition and part of speech.

Where does quintet come from?

The word quintet breaks down into one root of Latin origin: the root quint-, from Latin quintus (“fifth”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.