Groups of musicians, actors, or dancers performing together; or coordinated outfits of clothing worn together.
From French 'ensemble' meaning 'together,' from Latin 'insimul' (at the same time). The word entered English in the mid-18th century for musical groups, later extending to fashion and other coordinated collections.
The concept of ensemble reflects a fundamental principle in both music and fashion: the whole becomes greater than the sum of its parts through careful coordination and balance. In quantum physics, 'ensemble' takes on yet another meaning as a collection of identical systems, showing how this French word for 'togetherness' has permeated multiple disciplines.
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