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Quintuplet

/kwɪnˈtʌplət/ · noun

Meaning

A group of five, particularly (music) a tuplet of five notes to be played in the time for four..

Definitions by Sense

  1. A group of five, particularly (music) a tuplet of five notes to be played in the time for four.
  2. One of a group of five, particularly babies born from the same mother during the same birth.
  3. A cycle adapted for five riders, all of whom can assist in the propulsion.

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What does quintuplet mean?

Quintuplet means A group of five, particularly (music) a tuplet of five notes to be played in the time for four..

What is a synonym for quintuplet?

Common synonyms include quintet, fin, pentad, fivesome.

What is the opposite of quintuplet?

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How do you use quintuplet in a sentence?

Use quintuplet where its definition matches the intended context.

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