septet Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one
    seven; heptad; sevener; VII; 7; septenary.
  2. noun seven performers or singers who perform together
    septette.
  3. noun a set of seven similar things considered as a unit
    septette.
  4. noun seven people considered as a unit
    septette; sevensome.
  5. noun a musical composition written for seven performers
    septette.

WordNet

Sep*tet", Sep*tette" noun (Also<
  • Septet
  • Septette
)
Etymology
From L. septem seven, like duet, from L. duo.
Definitions
  1. A set of seven persons or objects; as, a septet of singers.
  2. (Mus.) A musical composition for seven instruments or seven voices; -- called also septuor.

Webster 1913