octette
/ɔk'tet/ Cách viết khác : (octette) /ɔk'tet/
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Definition
- Noun:
- A musical composition written for eight performers: An "octette" is a piece of music specifically designed to be performed by eight musicians or singers.
- Eight people considered as a unit: An "octette" can refer to any group of eight people functioning together as a single entity.
- A set of eight similar things considered as a unit: The term can denote any collection of eight similar items treated as one group.
- Eight performers or singers who perform together: An "octette" is the ensemble itself, the group of eight musicians or vocalists.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The composer wrote a beautiful octette for strings and woodwinds.
- The project was completed by an octette of dedicated engineers.
- She arranged the flowers in an octette of small vases on the table.
- The vocal octette rehearsed every evening for the upcoming concert.
Advanced Usage
- "To perform as an octette": to play or sing music specifically arranged for eight parts.
- The chamber musicians decided to perform as an octette for the festival.
- "An octette of sonnets": a set or cycle of eight sonnets.
- The poet published an octette of sonnets exploring themes of love and loss.
Variants and Related Words
- Octet (noun): This is the more common and standard spelling for all meanings of "octette".
- The jazz octet performed a classic set.
- Octuple (adjective): Consisting of eight parts or units.
- They achieved an octuple increase in efficiency.
Synonyms
- Octet: Group of eight, composition for eight.
- Octad: A group or set of eight.
- Eightsome: A group of eight people (less common).
Related Phrases
- In octette: As a group of eight.
- The singers appeared in octette for the grand finale.
Noun
- a musical composition written for eight performers
- eight people considered as a unit
- a set of eight similar things considered as a unit
- eight performers or singers who perform together