The Quiz: How many musicians make up a quintet?
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The word “quintet” is derived from “quintus,” the Latin word for “five.” In classical music, quintets are often composed of string instruments, such as a group of two violins, two violas, and a cello. There are also a number of pieces written for a piano quintet, which is a string quartet with an added piano. In modern music, famous quintets include the Spice Girls, One Direction, and the Rolling Stones.
The correct answer to this quiz is 5.