Octette: meaning, definitions and examples
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octette
[ ษkหtษt ]
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:
๐ต๐น octeto
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคเฅเคเฅเค
๐ฉ๐ช Octett
๐ฎ๐ฉ oktet
๐บ๐ฆ ะพะบัะตั
๐ต๐ฑ oktet
๐ฏ๐ต ใชใฏใใใ
๐ซ๐ท octet
๐ช๐ธ octeto
๐น๐ท oktet
๐ฐ๐ท ์ฅํ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุฃููุชูุช
๐จ๐ฟ oktet
๐ธ๐ฐ oktet
๐จ๐ณ ๅ ซไฝ็ป
๐ธ๐ฎ oktet
๐ฎ๐ธ oktett
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะพะบัะตั
๐ฌ๐ช แแฅแขแแขแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ oktet
๐ฒ๐ฝ 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.
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