septet

noun

sep·​tet sep-ˈtet 

1

: a musical composition for seven instruments or voices

2

: a group or set of seven

especially : the performers of a septet

Examples of septet in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The septet – comprised of members Jurin, Chisa, Hinata, Harvey, Juria, Maya, and Cocona – all each has their own style and freedom to express themselves. —Laura Sirikul, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026

The K-pop septet has announced a 2026 – 2027 world tour, kicking off in South Korea in April and running through March 2027 with over 70 dates across Asia, North America, South America, Australia and Europe. —Maria Sherman, Chicago Tribune, 14 Jan. 2026

Beyond South Korea, Japan and North America, the septet of Jin, RM, Jimin, V, J-Hope, Suga and Jung Kook will hit Mexico, Spain, the United Kingdom, Colombia, Brazil, Malaysia and more. —Anna Chan, Billboard, 13 Jan. 2026

Yet another way the Kenneh-Masons maintain harmony, an orchestra greater than the sum of its parts, this most remarkable of septets. —Jon Wertheim, CBS News, 22 Dec. 2025

Word History

Etymology

German, from Latin septem

First Known Use

1799, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for septet

• abet
• asset
• baguette
• banquette
• barbette
• beget
• beset
• brevet
• briquette
• brunet
• brunette
• burette

Kids Definition

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