Definitions for: Octet


[n] a musical composition written for eight performers
[n] eight people considered as a unit
[n] a set of eight similar things considered as a unit
[n] eight performers or singers who perform together
[n] the cardinal number that is the sum of seven and one



Webster (1913) Definition: Oc*tet", n. [From L. octo eight, like E. duet, fr.L.
duo. See Octave.] (Mus.)
A composition for eight parts, usually for eight solo
instruments or voices.

Synonyms: 8, eight, eighter, eighter from Decatur, eightsome, octad, octette, octette, octonary, ogdoad, VIII

See Also: assemblage, composition, digit, figure, gathering, musical composition, musical group, musical organisation, musical organization, opus, piece, piece of music, set

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