Heptet: meaning, definitions and examples

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heptet

 

[ หˆhษ›p.tษ›t ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

music, literature

A heptet is a group or composition of seven musicians or singers. In music, it often refers to vocal or instrumental arrangements that feature seven parts. Heptets are also found in poetic forms, representing verses with seven lines.

Synonyms

septenary, septet, sevenfold

Examples of usage

  • The heptet performed beautifully at the concert.
  • She wrote a heptet that captivated the audience.
  • The jazz band consists of a heptet, showcasing diverse instruments.
  • In the competition, the heptet stood out for their harmony.

Translations

Translations of the word "heptet" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น hepteto

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคนเฅ‡เคชเฅเคŸเฅ‡เคŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Heptett

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ heptet

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะณะตะฟั‚ะตั‚

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ heptet

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ˜ใƒ—ใƒ†ใƒƒใƒˆ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท heptette

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ hepteto

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท heptet

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ—ตํ…ŒํŠธ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู‡ูŠุจุชุช

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ heptet

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ heptet

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ไธƒ้‡ๅฅ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ heptet

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ heptet

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะณะตะฟั‚ะตั‚

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฐแƒ”แƒžแƒขแƒ”แƒขแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ heptet

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ hepteto

Word origin

The word 'heptet' derives from the Greek word 'heptรก', which means 'seven'. The formation of terms based on numerical prefixes is common in many languages, as seen with 'duet' for two and 'trio' for three. The use of 'heptet' specifically in relation to music dates back to the 19th century when composers began experimenting with larger ensembles. It highlights the development of musical composition and the collaboration between musicians to create harmonious works involving seven parts. The term has also been adopted in literary contexts, particularly in poetry, where it describes a stanza or poem containing seven lines. As such, 'heptet' is situated within a broader tradition of naming groupings or compositions based on numbers, signifying the importance of seven in various artistic expressions.