noun
vocal quintet; five-part chorus
Refers to a musical ensemble of five singers or a piece written for five vocal parts.
合唱団が五重唱を披露した。
The choir performed a vocal quintet.
このオペラには美しい五重唱がある。
This opera has a beautiful five-part chorus.
四重唱 is a vocal quartet (four singers), whereas 五重唱 is for five singers.
Compound of 五 (five), 重 (layer, fold), and 唱 (sing, chant). The reading ごじゅうしょう follows standard on'yomi patterns.