septet

noun

sep·​tet sep-ˈtet How to pronounce septet (audio)
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1
: a musical composition for seven instruments or voices
2
: a group or set of seven
especially : the performers of a septet

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That honor is still held by BTS, and the rapper did not come close to toppling the septet's showing. — Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026 Certainly, but no one would mistake it for something the septet has had lying around since 2022. — Christopher Claxton, Billboard, 31 Mar. 2026 The artificial septet also nabbed the trophy for worst supporting actor. — Lisa Respers France, CNN Money, 14 Mar. 2026 Suga was the final member to be discharged in June 2025, clearing the way for the boys to get back in the studio as a septet. — Jennifer Zhan, Vulture, 19 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for septet

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Etymology

German, from Latin septem

First Known Use

1799, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of septet was in 1799

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“Septet.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/septet. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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septet

noun
sep·​tet
variants also septette
sep-ˈtet
1
: a musical composition for seven instruments or voices
2
: a group or set of seven
especially : the musicians that perform a septet

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