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Noun: septet  sep'tet
  1. The cardinal number that is the sum of six and one
    - seven, 7, VII, heptad, septenary
     
  2. Seven performers or singers who perform together
    - septette
     
  3. A set of seven similar things considered as a unit
    - septette
     
  4. Seven people considered as a unit
    - septette, sevensome
     
  5. A musical composition written for seven performers
    - septette

Derived forms: septets

Type of: assemblage, composition, digit, figure, gathering, musical composition, musical group, musical organisation [Brit], musical organization, opus, piece, piece of music, set

Encyclopedia: Septet