Septet
noun
A group or set of seven people or things.
The dance was performed by a septet of ballet dancers.
Often appears as...
- septet of dancers
- septet of musicians
Usage tips
Formal
noun
A piece of music written for seven players.
The composer's new septet is complex and richly textured.
Often appears as...
- perform a septet
- compose a septet
Usage tips
Formal
Academic
noun
A group or set of seven people or things.
The dance was performed by a septet of ballet dancers.
Often appears as...
- septet of dancers
- septet of musicians
Usage tips
Formal
noun
A piece of music written for seven players.
The composer's new septet is complex and richly textured.
Often appears as...
- perform a septet
- compose a septet
Usage tips
Formal
Academic
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Group Compositions
Used to describe any group of seven, not just people, which can include objects or elements.
She arranged her flower septet beautifully.
Pro Tip 2/3Literary Device
Can be used metaphorically in literature to represent completeness or perfection, much like the number seven itself.
The novel featured a septet of virtues that the heroine embodied.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Always Musical
Remember, 'septet' does not exclusively imply a music group, contrary to terms like 'quartet' often do.
The board game requires a septet of unique dice.
Pro Tip 1/3Group Compositions
Used to describe any group of seven, not just people, which can include objects or elements.
She arranged her flower septet beautifully.
Pro Tip 2/3Literary Device
Can be used metaphorically in literature to represent completeness or perfection, much like the number seven itself.
The novel featured a septet of virtues that the heroine embodied.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Always Musical
Remember, 'septet' does not exclusively imply a music group, contrary to terms like 'quartet' often do.
The board game requires a septet of unique dice.
Pro Tip 1/3Group Compositions
Used to describe any group of seven, not just people, which can include objects or elements.
She arranged her flower septet beautifully.
Pro Tip 2/3Literary Device
Can be used metaphorically in literature to represent completeness or perfection, much like the number seven itself.
The novel featured a septet of virtues that the heroine embodied.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Always Musical
Remember, 'septet' does not exclusively imply a music group, contrary to terms like 'quartet' often do.
The board game requires a septet of unique dice.
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