das Bläserquintett
Translation
wind quintet, brass quintet
Examples
Das Bläserquintett spielt ein Stück von Mozart.
The wind quintet is playing a piece by Mozart.
Grammar Patterns
((the wind quintet)) Das Bläserquintett spielt ein Stück von Mozart.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Streichquartett (string quartet)
Etymology
A compound word from 'Bläser' (wind player) and 'Quintett' (quintet), derived from the Latin 'quintus' for 'fifth'.
Memory Tips
Think of it as 'Bläser' (players who blow) + 'quint' (five) = a group of five wind players.