septet
noun
sep·tet sep-ˈtet 
1
: a musical composition for seven instruments or voices
2
: a group or set of seven
especially : the performers of a septet
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web The septet probably fits best into the retro pop subgenre, with its singer, Veronica Stewart-Frommer, having a singing style reminiscent of old times. 
Haben Kelati, Washington Post, 7 Sep. 2022 The septet — comprising RM, V, Suga, Jin, Jungkook, Jimin and J-Hope — will release its next studio album on June 10. Christi Carras, Los Angeles Times, 26 May 2022 According to a release from the White House shared with Billboard, the K-pop septet will touch down at 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 26 May 2022 In celebration of the anniversary of BTS‘ devoted fanbase on July 9, Google has teamed up with the superstar septet for some interactive, online ARMY Day fun. Billboard Staff, Billboard, 8 July 2022 Jack in the Box’s latest marketing ploy is reminiscent of BTS’ previous brand deal with McDonald’s, which touted a 10-piece McNugget meal named after the septet. Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2022 Past & Present aired its finale on Apple Music 1 this week following the release of the septet’s celebratory anthology album, Proof, on Friday (June 10). Billboard Staff, Billboard, 10 June 2022 The rest of the songs are either solo releases from group members or partial collaborations among the septet. Carlos De Loera, Los Angeles Times, 10 June 2022 The Music of the Spheres single debuted atop the Billboard Hot 100 back in October and became only the second No. 1 for the British band, and the sixth for the Korean septet. Glenn Rowley, Billboard, 20 Apr. 2022 See More
Haben Kelati, Washington Post, 7 Sep. 2022 The septet — comprising RM, V, Suga, Jin, Jungkook, Jimin and J-Hope — will release its next studio album on June 10. Christi Carras, Los Angeles Times, 26 May 2022 According to a release from the White House shared with Billboard, the K-pop septet will touch down at 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 26 May 2022 In celebration of the anniversary of BTS‘ devoted fanbase on July 9, Google has teamed up with the superstar septet for some interactive, online ARMY Day fun. Billboard Staff, Billboard, 8 July 2022 Jack in the Box’s latest marketing ploy is reminiscent of BTS’ previous brand deal with McDonald’s, which touted a 10-piece McNugget meal named after the septet. Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2022 Past & Present aired its finale on Apple Music 1 this week following the release of the septet’s celebratory anthology album, Proof, on Friday (June 10). Billboard Staff, Billboard, 10 June 2022 The rest of the songs are either solo releases from group members or partial collaborations among the septet. Carlos De Loera, Los Angeles Times, 10 June 2022 The Music of the Spheres single debuted atop the Billboard Hot 100 back in October and became only the second No. 1 for the British band, and the sixth for the Korean septet. Glenn Rowley, Billboard, 20 Apr. 2022 See More Word History
Etymology
German, from Latin septem
First Known Use
1799, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Kids Definition
septet
noun
sep·tet sep-ˈtet
: a group or set of seven
septet
noun
as in sextet
Synonyms & Similar Words
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