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ensemble vs dramatis personae

dramatis personae vs ensemble

ensemble and dramatis personae both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
ensemble Yes No No No
dramatis personae Yes No No No
As nouns, dramatis personae is a hypernym of ensemble; that is, dramatis personae is a word with a broader meaning than ensemble:
  • ensemble: a cast other than the principals
  • dramatis personae: the actors in a play
Other hypernyms of ensemble include cast, cast of characters.
ensemble (noun) dramatis personae (noun)
a coordinated outfit (set of clothing) the actors in a play
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 ensemble and dramatis personae

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