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nonet

nonet

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A group of nine musicians who play together or a piece written for nine instruments
  • noun
  • /noʊˈnɛt/
  • Specialized
: noneto
  • The Nonet performed an enchanting piece that showcased the talents of all nine musicians.

Examples

  • During the concert, the Nonet captivated the audience with their intricate harmonies and improvisations.

  • The new nonet was praised for its harmonious blend of instruments.

  • The orchestra performed a beautiful nonet composed for strings and woodwinds.

  • She joined a nonet that specialized in contemporary chamber music.

  • The nonet performed beautifully at the concert.

  • A talented nonet can create a rich sound.

  • The music festival featured a Nonet that played both classical and contemporary compositions.

Surface Forms

nonet singular
nonets plural

Morphology

nonet = nine (transparent) = non + et

Formed from the numeral combining form 'non-' (nine) plus the ensemble/small-group suffix '-et', so the meaning 'group of nine' is predictable.

Etymology

Nonet comes from the Latin root novem meaning 'nine' and the small-group ending -et, like in quartet. So a nonet in music is a piece or group made for nine players or parts.