Simple Definition of octet

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octet

noun

plural octets
1
: a song or piece of music performed by eight singers or musicians
2
: a group of eight singers or musicians who perform an octet

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“Octet.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/octet. Accessed 14 Apr. 2026.

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