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
assemblage
composition
gathering
musical composition
musical group
suggests
octene
octet
octets