sestet

• Sustantivo que designa un grupo o conjunto de seis elementos, como seis intérpretes, una composición musical para seis voces o instrumentos, o una estrofa de seis versos.

A noun referring to a group or set of six, such as six performers, a musical composition for six voices or instruments, or a six-line stanza of verse.

1. Six performers or singersB2formalart

   A group of six musicians or vocalists who perform together.

   sexteto

   • The sestet performed a beautiful piece by Mozart.
   • She joined a sestet that specializes in baroque music.
   • The choir was divided into a sestet for this part of the concert.

   Sinónimossextet

2. Musical composition for sixB2formalart

   A piece of music written to be performed by six musicians or singers.

   Composición musical para seis voces o instrumentos

   • The composer wrote a sestet for strings and woodwinds.
   • This sestet is one of the most challenging pieces in the repertoire.
   • The audience applauded the intricate harmonies of the sestet.

   Sinónimossextet

3. Six lines of verseC1formalart

   A stanza or poem consisting of six lines, often the last six lines of a sonnet.

   Sexteto poético

   • The sestet of the sonnet resolves the conflict introduced in the octave.
   • He studied the rhyme scheme of the sestet in Petrarch's poetry.
   • The poet crafted a powerful sestet to conclude the work.

   Sinónimossextet

4. Set of six thingsB2formal

   A group or collection of six similar items considered as a unit.

   Conjunto de seis cosas

   • The sestet of paintings was sold as a single lot at the auction.
   • She arranged the chairs in a sestet around the table.
   • The collection includes a sestet of rare stamps.

   Sinónimossextetsixsome

5. The number sixA1formal

   The cardinal number equal to five plus one.

   Seis

   • The sestet is the number that follows five.
   • He counted to a sestet before starting the race.
   • The dice showed a sestet on both faces.

   Sinónimoshalf a dozensextetsix