'Septet' definitions:

Definition of 'septet'

From: WordNet
noun
The cardinal number that is the sum of six and one [syn: seven, 7, VII, sevener, heptad, septet, septenary]
noun
Seven performers or singers who perform together [syn: septet, septette]
noun
A set of seven similar things considered as a unit [syn: septet, septette]
noun
Seven people considered as a unit [syn: septet, septette, sevensome]
noun
A musical composition written for seven performers [syn: septet, septette]

Definition of 'Septet'

From: GCIDE
  • Septet \Sep*tet"\, Septette \Sep*tette"\, n. [From L. septem seven, like duet, from L. duo.]
  • 1. A set of seven persons or objects; as, a septet of singers. [1913 Webster]
  • 2. (Mus.) A musical composition for seven instruments or seven voices; -- called also septuor. [1913 Webster]