Octette

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  • noun. Alternative spelling of octet.
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  • noun. a set of eight similar things considered as a unit
  • noun. eight people considered as a unit
  • noun. eight performers or singers who perform together
  • noun. a musical composition written for eight performers
  • Word Usage
    "He went on to write arrangements for Count Basie and Benny Goodman, then forged an octette alliance with drummer Kenny Clarke."
    Hypernym
    Words that are more generic or abstract
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    octene  octet  octets