quintuplet
IPA: kwˈɪntˈʌpɫʌt
noun
- 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.
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Examples of "quintuplet" in Sentences
- It says there can only be one quintuplet.
- If this were the case it would be a quintuplet.
- Quintuplet 1 could not have four different ages at the same time.
- After all, we wouldn't delete quintuplet if it were an article right now.
- A housekeeper and two maids lived in the main building with the quintuplets.
- At the same time, the eighth note followed by a quintuplet pattern continues.
- Less frequent are litters of quadruplet, quintuplet, and even sextuplet kids.