septette Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun seven performers or singers who perform together
    septet.
  2. noun a set of seven similar things considered as a unit
    septet.
  3. noun seven people considered as a unit
    septet; sevensome.
  4. noun a musical composition written for seven performers
    septet.

WordNet

Sep*tet", Sep*tette" noun (Also<
  • Septet
  • Septette
)
Etymology
From L. septem seven, like duet, from L. duo.
Definitions
  1. A set of seven persons or objects; as, a septet of singers.
  2. (Mus.) A musical composition for seven instruments or seven voices; -- called also septuor.

Webster 1913