Sextet

usgb/seksˈtet/
noun

A group of six singers or musicians who perform together.

They play jazz as a sextet.
Visual representation of "sextet" - A group of six singers or musicians who perform together.

Often appears as...

  • jazz sextet
  • chamber sextet
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Musical Genres

A sextet can play various musical styles: from classical and jazz to rock.

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The rock sextet's concert was electrifying.
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Performance Venues

Sextets often perform in concert halls, clubs, and festivals.

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We saw a sextet perform at the city's annual jazz festival.
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Not Always Vocal

A sextet refers to the number, not the type; it might be instrumental or include singers.

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The instrumental sextet featured a rare collection of woodwind instruments.
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