septet

noun

sep·​tet sep-ˈtet How to pronounce septet (audio)
1
: a musical composition for seven instruments or voices
2
: a group or set of seven
especially : the performers of a septet

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Inside Vevo Studios, JAY takes the center position (and visibly rocks out) among his band mates for this vocal-focused take on the track that see the septet perform at mic stands. Jeff Benjamin, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025 But in a new clip, the septet is facing its biggest challenge yet — themselves. Stephen Daw, Billboard, 23 June 2025 That means the world may hear from the septet again before long. Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 5 June 2025 The star went on to reveal that the septet’s reunion will be speedy once the final five members finish their enlistments. Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 28 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for septet

Word History

Etymology

German, from Latin septem

First Known Use

1799, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of septet was in 1799

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“Septet.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/septet. Accessed 6 Jul. 2025.

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septet

noun
sep·​tet
variants also septette
sep-ˈtet
1
: a musical composition for seven instruments or voices
2
: a group or set of seven
especially : the musicians that perform a septet

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