octet

/ɑkˈtɛt/

Other forms: octets

Definitions of octet

1. noun

   eight performers or singers who perform together
   synonyms: octette

   type of:

   musical group, musical organisation, musical organization

   an organization of musicians who perform together
2. noun

   eight people considered as a unit
   synonyms: eightsome, octette

   type of:

   assemblage, gathering

   a group of persons together in one place
3. noun

   a set of eight similar things considered as a unit
   synonyms: octette

   type of:

   set

   a group of things of the same kind that belong together and are so used
4. noun

   a musical composition written for eight performers
   synonyms: octette

   type of:

   composition, musical composition, opus, piece, piece of music

   a musical work that has been created
5. noun

   the cardinal number that is the sum of seven and one
   synonyms: 8, VIII, eight, eighter, eighter from Decatur, octad, octonary, ogdoad

   type of:

   digit, figure

   one of the elements that collectively form a system of numeration