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Octette: meaning, definitions and examples

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octette

 

[ ษ’kหˆtษ›t ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

music group

An octette is a musical composition or a group of eight musicians or singers. It is typically used in contexts where eight instruments or voices are harmonized together, creating a rich and complex sound. In classical music, octettes are often seen in chamber music settings.

Synonyms

eight-piece ensemble, eightfold, octet

Examples of usage

  • The octette performed a beautiful symphony.
  • The choir was divided into an octette for the concert.
  • We enjoyed an octette of talented musicians at the festival.

Translations

Translations of the word "octette" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น octeto

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค‘เค•เฅเคŸเฅ‡เคŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Octett

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ oktet

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะพะบั‚ะตั‚

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ oktet

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ชใ‚ฏใƒ†ใƒƒใƒˆ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท octet

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ octeto

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท oktet

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์˜ฅํ…Ÿ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฃูˆูƒุชูŠุช

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ oktet

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ oktet

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ…ซไฝ็ป„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ oktet

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ oktett

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะพะบั‚ะตั‚

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒแƒฅแƒขแƒ”แƒขแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ oktet

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ octeto

Etymology

The term 'octette' is derived from the Italian word 'ottetto', meaning a group of eight. The root 'otto' translates to 'eight', which comes from the Latin 'octo'. The concept of grouping elements into sets of eight has been common in various cultures, particularly in music, where the arrangement of eight notes can create a rich tapestry of sound. The term began to gain usage in the 19th century among musicians and composers to describe specific ensembles or compositions and has since been embraced in both classical and modern musical contexts.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #43,248, this word is among the least frequently used in common English. Understanding it can be beneficial for comprehensive language mastery, but it's not essential for most learners.