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English noun: octet

1. octet (quantity) the cardinal number that is the sum of seven and one


Synonyms8, eight, eighter, eighter from Decatur, octad, octonary, ogdoad, VIII


Broader (hypernym)digit, figure

2. octet (group) eight performers or singers who perform together


Synonymsoctette


Broader (hypernym)musical group, musical organisation, musical organization

3. octet (group) a set of eight similar things considered as a unit


Synonymsoctette


Broader (hypernym)set

4. octet (group) eight people considered as a unit


Synonymseightsome, octette


Broader (hypernym)assemblage, gathering

5. octet (communication) a musical composition written for eight performers


Synonymsoctette


Broader (hypernym)composition, musical composition, opus, piece, piece of music









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