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septet(t, -ette Mus.|sɛpˈtɛt|
Also (italianized) septetto.
[a. G. septet, f. L. septem: see -et1, -ette.]
a. A composition for seven voices or instruments.
1828E. Holmes Ramble among Musicians of Germany 263 He [sc. Hummel] was pleased to hear that a lady..had repeatedly played in public his septett for the pianoforte. a1837(title) Beethoven's Grand Septett, Arranged for the Piano Forte, with Accompaniments of Flute, Violin, and Violoncello, by I. N. Hummel. 1841tr. Schindler's Beethoven II. 380 Septett in E flat for Violin, Alto, Violoncello, Clarionet, Bassoon, Horn, and Double Bass. Ibid. 386 Trio..(from the Septetto). 1863Reader 1 Aug. 120/1 He is incapable of singing the duel septett (even transposed) without an effort so painful as to destroy the pleasure of the listener. 1872Kingsley Poems, Delectable Day 17 The septette of Beethoven. 1909Blackw. Mag. Apr. 488/1 The septette in ‘Patience’.
b. transf. A set of seven.
1886Field 9 Jan. 50/3 Another septette faced the starter for the inaptly named Thursday Hurdle Race. 1907Academy 9 Mar. 230/1 A septette of water-colours by the late H. B. Brabazon. |