OCTETS

Noun

octets

plural of octet

Anagrams

• Escott, cotest

Source: Wiktionary


OCTET

Oc*tet", n. Etym: [From L. octo eight, like E. duet, fr.L.duo. See Octave.] (Mus.)

Definition: A composition for eight parts, usually for eight solo instruments or voices.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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