Meaning of the word sextet in English

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sextet

US /sekˈstet/

UK /sekˈstet/

a group of six people playing music or singing together

Example:

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The jazz sextet performed a lively set at the club.

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She composed a beautiful sextet for strings.

Synonym:

ensemble group band

a musical composition for six instruments or voices

Example:

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Mozart's sextet for two horns, two violins, viola, and cello is rarely performed.

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The concert featured a modern sextet by a contemporary composer.

Synonym:

composition piece opus

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