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septette

septette

8.8
A group of seven people or things seen as one unit, often musicians
  • noun
  • /sɛpˈtɛt/
translation icon : septeto
  • The septette performed beautifully at the concert.

Examples

  • The panel was composed of a distinguished septette of scientists.

  • A rare septette of identical vases was discovered in the antique shop.

  • The composer wrote a septette for wind instruments.

  • Can you name a famous septette in classical music?

  • The septette performed beautifully at the concert, captivating the audience with their harmony.

  • The composer wrote a septette for wind instruments, showcasing the unique blend of sounds.

  • The panel was composed of a distinguished septette of scientists, each an expert in their field.

Synonyms

septuplet
vsseptette
1 7.7

A group of seven similar people or things, for example seven babies born together

is used for musical or performing groups rather than biological multiple births
septet
vsseptette
1 7.2

A group of seven people, often musicians or a piece for seven players

is only about a group of seven people, focused on performers
sevensome
vsseptette
  • Archaic
9.2

A group of seven people who act as one

is used more for musical or performance groups than for any group
pleiad
vsseptette
  • Literature
9.9

A small group of famous people or things, often seven

is for ordinary groups of seven, often used for musical performers
septenary
vsseptette
9.9

A group of seven things or the number seven

is about a group of seven people, often used for musical performers

Antonyms

847 3.0

Relating to one person rather than to a group, or showing a person's own style

148 3.7

Music played by one person without other players

Surface Forms

septette singular
septettes plural

Etymology

Septette comes from sept- meaning 'seven' and the ending -ette meaning 'small group', like in quartet or duet. So a septette is a group of seven people or things that act as one unit.