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Definition of septet noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

septet

noun
 
/sepˈtet/
 
/sepˈtet/
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  1. [countable + singular or plural verb] a group of seven musicians or singers
    • The septet is/are performing at the festival.
  2. [countable] a piece of music for seven musicians or singersTopics Musicc2
    3. Word Originearly 19th cent.: from German Septett, from Latin septem ‘seven’.
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