Definition

A group or set of six people or things, often used in music to refer to a composition for six voices or instruments.

Example

The sextet performed beautifully at the concert last night.

Conversation

Have you heard that new song by the sextet in town?

Yeah, I heard it on the radio! It's really catchy.

I think it's amazing how they blend their voices as a sextet.

Absolutely! It gives a unique sound that I love.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Sextet → It is formed from "sex" (from Latin *sex*, meaning six) and "-tet" (a suffix used in music and poetry to denote a group of four or more). The word "sextet" refers to a group of six performers or instruments.

Memory Tip

Think of the Latin word for six, 'sex', to remember that a sextet is a group of six.

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