sextet

noun
UK: /sekˈstet/
US: /sekˈstet/

  1. A group of six musicians who play together.

    1. The sextet played a beautiful song.
    2. The jazz sextet is performing at the club next weekend, showcasing their improvisational skills.

  2. A piece of music written for six performers.

    1. She composed a moving string sextet.
    2. The composer's latest sextet explores complex harmonies and innovative instrumental textures.

  3. Any group of six people or things.

    1. A sextet of friends went hiking.
    2. The company formed a management sextet to oversee the new project and ensure its success.

Synonyms

ensemble group

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "sextet" in English means: A group of six musicians who play together., A piece of music written for six performers., Any group of six people or things..

The phonetic transcription of "sextet" is /sekˈstet/ in British English and /sekˈstet/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "sextet": ensemble, group.

Example usage of "sextet": "The sextet played a beautiful song.". More examples on the page.