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septette

septette

8.8
A group of seven people or things seen as one unit, often musicians
  • noun
  • /sɛpˈtɛt/
: 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

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
pleiad
vsseptette
  • Literature
1 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
1 9.9

A group of seven things or the number seven

is about a group of seven people, often used for musical performers
sevensome
vsseptette
  • Archaic
1 9.2

A group of seven people who act as one

is used more for musical or performance groups than for any group
septuplet
vsseptette
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

Antonyms

916 3.0

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

133 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.