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octet

oc·tet

UK/ɒkˈtɛt/ US/ɑˈktɛt/ uncommon rare

noun

1.
2.

eight performers or singers who perform together

Synonyms
3.
4.
5.

a musical composition written for eight performers

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Origin

From oct- (“eight”) + -et.

Phrases

  • octet rule

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