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quintuplet

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

Meanings of quintuplet

5 meanings

A group of five, particularly (music) a tuplet of five notes to be played in the time for four.
One of a group of five, particularly babies born from the same mother during the same birth.
A cycle adapted for five riders, all of whom can assist in the propulsion.
The cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
Similar: five, 5, V, cinque, quint, quintet
A set of five similar things considered as a unit
Similar: quintet, quintette, quintuple