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dramatis personae vs ensemble

ensemble vs dramatis personae

dramatis personae and ensemble both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
dramatis personae Yes No No No
ensemble Yes No No No
As nouns, ensemble is a hyponym of dramatis personae; that is, ensemble is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than dramatis personae:
  • dramatis personae: the actors in a play
  • ensemble: a cast other than the principals
Other hyponyms of dramatis personae include supporting players.
dramatis personae (noun) ensemble (noun)
the actors in a play a coordinated outfit (set of clothing)
the chorus of a ballet company
a group of musicians playing or singing together
an assemblage of parts or details (as in a work of art) considered as forming a whole
a cast other than the principals
Difference between dramatis personae and ensemble

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