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noun

septet

sep-TET/sepˈtet/

A group of seven related members.

The chamber septet brings together seven musicians with different instruments.

Exactly seven musicians form a compact chamber septet, each clearly visible with a different instrument: violin, viola, cello, double bass, flute, clarinet and bassoon.
Etymology
septetGermanmusical work for seven

A Septett was a musical work for seven voices or instruments. The meaning broadened from the composition to a company or group of seven, retaining its strong musical association.

More examples

  • The septet's seven singers rehearse every Tuesday.
  • A septet of paintings shows the same garden in different seasons.
  • Two brass septets perform at the festival.

Forms

septet · septets

Similar words

ensemble
A performing group of any size, not necessarily seven.
group
Any collection of people or things, without a fixed number.