1. septet(n = noun.quantity) 7, heptad, septenary, seven, sevener, vii - the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one;
is a kind of digit, figure
2. septet(n = noun.group) septette - seven performers or singers who perform together;
is a kind of musical group, musical organisation, musical organization
3. septet(n = noun.group) septette - a set of seven similar things considered as a unit;
is a kind of set
4. septet(n = noun.group) septette, sevensome - seven people considered as a unit;
is a kind of assemblage, gathering
5. septet(n = noun.communication) septette - a musical composition written for seven performers;
is a kind of composition, musical composition, opus, piece, piece of music
1. A set of seven persons or objects; as, a septet of singers. [1913 Webster]
2. A musical composition for seven instruments or seven voices; -- called also
septet, n. (also septette)
1 Mus. a a composition for seven performers. b the performers of such a composition.
2 any group of seven.
Etymology:
G Septett f. L septem seven