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septet Definition

sep·tet (sep tet′)

noun

  1. a group of seven persons or things
  2. Music
    1. a composition for seven voices or seven instruments
    2. the seven performers of such a composition, or any group of seven musicians playing together

Etymology: Ger < L septem, seven + Ger (du)ett

septet Usage Examples

Noun used with modifier

  • brass: The three-movement piece is written in Medieval Welsh and is accompanied by a brass septet and much exciting percussion.