Толковый словарь английского языка - ensemble

I. noun see: same Date: 1750 a group producing a single effect: as, concerted music of two or more parts, a complete costume of harmonizing or complementary clothing and accessories, c. the musicians engaged in the performance of a musical ~, a group of supporting players, singers, or dancers, II. adjective Date: circa 1911 emphasizing the roles of all performers as a whole rather than a star performance