SEPTETTE

septet, septette

(noun) a musical composition written for seven performers

septet, septette, sevensome

(noun) seven people considered as a unit

septet, septette

(noun) a set of seven similar things considered as a unit

septet, septette

(noun) seven performers or singers who perform together

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Noun

septette (plural septettes)

A set of seven persons or objects.

(music) A musical composition for seven instruments or seven voices; a septuor.

Source: Wiktionary


Sep*tet", Sep*tette", n. Etym: [From L. septem seven, like duet, from L. duo.]

1. A set of seven persons or objects; as, a septet of singers.

2. (Mus.)

Definition: A musical composition for seven instruments or seven voices; -- called also septuor.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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