Cant have 'general' meanings beyond a dictionary can it?
*dictionary.reference.com/browse/ensemble
c.1440, from M.Fr. ensemblee "all the parts of a thing considered together," from L.L. insimul "at the same time," from in- intensive prefix + simul "at the same time." Musical sense first attested in Eng. 1844.
From Websters online dictionary:
a group producing a single effect: as a: concerted music of two or more parts b: a complete costume of harmonizing or complementary clothing and accessories c (1): the musicians engaged in the performance of a musical ensemble
(2): a group of supporting players, singers, or dancers