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A group of artists, such as musicians, actors, or dancers, who regularly perform together or are permanently employed at a theater.
Das Ensemble des Theaters probt für die neue Inszenierung von „Faust“.
The theater's ensemble is rehearsing for the new production of 'Faust'.
'Ensemble' is a loanword from French and is also pronounced with French-style stress on the final syllable. It literally means 'together'.
Das Wort „Ensemble“ klingt für viele Deutsche elegant.
The word 'Ensemble' sounds elegant to many Germans.
In this meaning, the word is almost always found in the context of performing arts. Typical phrases are 'das Ensemble eines Theaters' (the ensemble of a theater) or 'Mitglied in einem Ensemble sein' (to be a member of an ensemble).
Die Schauspielerin ist seit zehn Jahren fest im Ensemble des Stadttheaters.
The actress has been a permanent member of the city theater's ensemble for ten years.
When 'Ensemble' is used in connection with 'Gebäuden' (buildings), 'Häusern' (houses), or a 'Platz' (square), it refers to a harmonious group of structures. People then often speak of an 'architektonisches Ensemble' (architectural ensemble).
Die Altstadt steht als historisches Ensemble unter Denkmalschutz.
The old town is protected as a historical ensemble.
This meaning is a technical term from music. You can recognize it from the context: when it is about an 'Oper' (opera), a 'Partitur' (score), or a 'Musikstück' (piece of music), it refers to a piece for several singers or instrumentalists.
Im zweiten Akt der Oper gibt es ein berühmtes Ensemble für vier Sänger.
In the second act of the opera, there is a famous ensemble piece for four singers.
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'die Gruppe' and 'das Ensemble' can both mean several people or things that belong together. 'Gruppe' is the general word and fits in many situations, for example at school, among friends, or for things. 'Ensemble' is used mainly for artists who perform together, such as actors or musicians. It can also mean a beautiful grouping of things, for example buildings or clothing. If you simply mean several people, 'Gruppe' is more natural. 'Ensemble' sounds more specific and often somewhat more elevated.
Nach der Probe wartet das Ensemble noch kurz auf den Regisseur.
After the rehearsal, the ensemble waits briefly for the director.
Im Gespräch teilt der Lehrer die Klasse in drei Gruppen ein.
During the discussion, the teacher divides the class into three groups.