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

Who’s to say otherwise? Co-directed by the Canadian iconoclast with his collaborators Evan and Galen Johnson (the former of whom wrote the script), Rumours quickly introduces its international septet in broad, character-tic-heavy sketches. —David Fear, Rolling Stone, 10 Oct. 2024

During the 2018-2024 seasons, there have only been seven second basemen who have surpassed 5,000 innings played at the position and Torres has the worst UZR among the septet of ball players. —Wayne G. McDonnell, Jr., Forbes, 5 Oct. 2024

Under the direction of Curious artistic director Jada Suzanne Dixon, the actors portraying the titular septet display an ace sense of comedic timing (physical and verbal), one that nods to Molière but also to Clare Boothe Luce. —Lisa Kennedy, The Denver Post, 19 Sep. 2024

Today’s groups are... Yellow group — reside Green group — decrease Blue group — doofus Purple group — member of a septet What Are Today’s Connections Answers? Spoiler alert! —Kris Holt, Forbes, 14 Sep. 2024

Word History

Etymology

German, from Latin septem

First Known Use

1799, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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