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septet

 

[ หˆsษ›p.tษ›t ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

music group

A septet is a musical composition written for seven instruments or performers. This term is often used in the context of classical music, where a piece is designed to be played or sung by a group of seven musicians. Similar to quartets and quintets, septets can cover a variety of genres and styles, from chamber music to orchestral arrangements. The unique combination of instruments or voices in a septet allows for diverse melodic and harmonic interaction.

Synonyms

heptet, music ensemble, seven-piece group

Examples of usage

  • The string septet performed beautifully at the concert.
  • She composed a charming septet for the festival.
  • The jazz band consisted of a septet, including saxophones and trumpets.
  • Their septet delivered an unforgettable performance.

Translations

Translations of the word "septet" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น septeto

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเคชเฅเคคเค•

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Septett

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ septet

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัะตะฟั‚ะตั‚

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ septet

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ปใƒ—ใƒ†ใƒƒใƒˆ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท septette

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ septeto

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท septet

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์„ธํŠธ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุณุจุช

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ septet

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ septet

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ไธƒ้‡ๅ”ฑ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ septet

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ septett

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัะตะฟั‚ะตั‚

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒ”แƒžแƒขแƒ”แƒขแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ septet

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ septeto

Etymology

The term 'septet' derives from the Latin root 'septem', meaning 'seven'. The usage of the word can be traced back to the early 19th century when it began to gain prominence in musical terminology. The concept of grouping musicians or voices into larger ensembles has existed for centuries, but the specific categorization into a septet became more formalized during the Classical and Romantic periods of music. Many composers, including Beethoven and Brahms, explored the possibilities of writing for septets, contributing to the development of this ensemble type. Today, a septet can refer to a variety of different instrumental combinations, enriching the landscape of both classical and contemporary music.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #39,276, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.