octet (n.)

  1. the cardinal number that is the sum of seven and one

    [ Syn: eight , 8 , viii , eighter , eighter from decatur , octad , ogdoad , octonary ]

  2. eight performers or singers who perform together

    [ Syn: octette ]

  3. a set of eight similar things considered as a unit

    [ Syn: octette ]

  4. eight people considered as a unit

    [ Syn: octette , eightsome ]

  5. a musical composition written for eight performers

    [ Syn: octette ]

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