octet
noun
oc·tet äk-ˈtet 
1
: a musical composition for eight instruments or voices
2
: a group or set of eight: such as
a
: octave sense 2b
b
: the performers of an octet
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web While the octet remains a beloved piece of worldwide K-pop history, Forever 1 now marks a new part of history — continuing as a competitive, superb global pop act that’s strong in its creative roots but consists of evolving artists. 
Jeff Benjamin, Billboard, 11 Aug. 2022 HBO Max is, once again, saying goodbye to the octet of original Harry Potter fan-favorite movies from Warner Bros. Todd Spangler, Variety, 28 July 2022 And with an octet of improvisers embedded within the traditional orchestra, the music finds an organic middle ground between modernist elements and jazz. Jeremy Eichler, BostonGlobe.com, 21 June 2022 Season 3 pushes them toward the narrative center, resulting in an octet of chapters that feels like a minor but not insignificant dip from the first two. Inkoo Kang, Washington Post, 3 June 2022 The songs — by Benj Pasek and Connecticut’s own Justin Paul are played by an octet in a small balcony overlooking the stage. Christopher Arnott, courant.com, 30 Mar. 2022 The octet kept things rather simple (by SNL standards) for both performances, with their staging consisting of just their instruments and some lighting effects. Jd Knapp, PEOPLE.com, 27 Feb. 2022 That octet supplies lift, while another propeller on the nose provides thrust. J. George Gorant, Robb Report, 30 Nov. 2021 After his octet broke up, Mr. Hampton worked as a musical director for Motown Records, collaborating on productions for Stevie Wonder, the Four Tops and others. New York Times, 24 Nov. 2021 See More
Jeff Benjamin, Billboard, 11 Aug. 2022 HBO Max is, once again, saying goodbye to the octet of original Harry Potter fan-favorite movies from Warner Bros. Todd Spangler, Variety, 28 July 2022 And with an octet of improvisers embedded within the traditional orchestra, the music finds an organic middle ground between modernist elements and jazz. Jeremy Eichler, BostonGlobe.com, 21 June 2022 Season 3 pushes them toward the narrative center, resulting in an octet of chapters that feels like a minor but not insignificant dip from the first two. Inkoo Kang, Washington Post, 3 June 2022 The songs — by Benj Pasek and Connecticut’s own Justin Paul are played by an octet in a small balcony overlooking the stage. Christopher Arnott, courant.com, 30 Mar. 2022 The octet kept things rather simple (by SNL standards) for both performances, with their staging consisting of just their instruments and some lighting effects. Jd Knapp, PEOPLE.com, 27 Feb. 2022 That octet supplies lift, while another propeller on the nose provides thrust. J. George Gorant, Robb Report, 30 Nov. 2021 After his octet broke up, Mr. Hampton worked as a musical director for Motown Records, collaborating on productions for Stevie Wonder, the Four Tops and others. New York Times, 24 Nov. 2021 See More Word History
First Known Use
1800, in the meaning defined at sense 2b
octet
noun
as in septet
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