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

octet

noun
 
/ɒkˈtet/
 
/ɑːkˈtet/
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  1. [countable + singular or plural verb] a group of eight singers or musicians
    • The octet is/are performing at the chamber music festival.
  2. [countable] a piece of music for eight singers or musiciansTopics Musicc2
    3. Word Originmid 19th cent.: from Italian ottetto or German Oktett, on the pattern of duet and quartet.
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