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

sextet

noun
 
/seksˈtet/
 
/seksˈtet/
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  1. [countable + singular or plural verb] a group of six musicians or singers who play or sing together
    • The sextet is/are performing at the festival.
  2. [countable] a piece of music for six musicians or singersTopics Musicc2
    3. Word Originmid 19th cent.: alteration of sestet, suggested by Latin sex ‘six’.
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