octet

• Nom désignant un groupe ou un ensemble de huit personnes, objets ou interprètes, ainsi qu'une œuvre musicale écrite pour huit voix ou instruments.

A noun referring to a group or set of eight people, things, or performers, or a musical composition written for eight performers.

1. The number eightB1formal

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

   huit (nombre cardinal)

   • An octet of electrons forms a stable shell in chemistry.
   • The binary code consists of an octet of bits.
   • The number eight is represented as an octet in this system.

   Synonymeseighteightereightsomeoctadogdoad

2. Group of eight performersB2formal

   A group of eight musicians or singers who perform together.

   octette (musique)

   • The jazz octet played a lively set at the concert.
   • She sings in a vocal octet that performs classical pieces.
   • The octet rehearsed for hours to perfect their harmony.

   Synonymesoctette

3. Set of eight thingsB2formal

   A collection or set of eight similar items considered as a unit.

   Ensemble de huit choses

   • The octet of planets in our solar system includes Earth.
   • He bought an octet of matching glasses for the dinner party.
   • The octet of data packets was transmitted successfully.

   Synonymeseightsomeoctadogdoad

4. Group of eight peopleB2formal

   A group of eight individuals considered as a unit.

   Groupe de huit personnes

   • The octet of friends traveled together across Europe.
   • An octet of scientists collaborated on the research project.
   • The octet of delegates arrived at the conference early.

   Synonymeseightsomeoctad

5. Musical composition for eightC1formal

   A piece of music written for eight performers.

   octuor

   • Mendelssohn's Octet in E-flat major is a famous work.
   • The composer wrote an octet for strings and winds.
   • The octet was performed beautifully by the ensemble.

   Synonymesoctette