quintette

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As Hamilton continued to gather in her own for the college year, the Sanford quintette found themselves in flattering demand.

From Marjorie Dean College Junior by Lester, Pauline

“Father and mother have gone away,” proclaimed Ptolemy, who was always spokesman for the quintette.

From Our Next-Door Neighbors by Maniates, Belle Kanaris

As early as 1750 he had written his first string quintette, and soon after he was twenty years of age he held various positions as musical director in noblemen's houses.

From The Masters and their Music A series of illustrative programs with biographical, esthetical, and critical annotations by Mathews, W. S. B. (William Smythe Babcock)

That quintette of Hummel's is a most charming composition—so flowing and elegant—and one can display a good deal of virtuosity in the last part of it.

From Music-Study in Germany from the Home Correspondence of Amy Fay by Fay, Amy

Jesting in this fashion the quintette had again taken up their walk, this time headed for Acasia House.

From Marjorie Dean, College Senior by Lester, Pauline