Definition

A piece of music created for six musicians or a group of six people or things that are considered together as one unit.

Example

The sextette performed beautifully at the concert last night.

Conversation

Did you hear the new sextette that the music group released?

Yeah, I listened to it earlier today; it sounded amazing!

I love how they combined different styles for the sextette.

Absolutely! It's great to hear so many voices harmonizing together.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

**Sextette** → It is formed from "sextus" (from Latin, meaning sixth) and the diminutive suffix "-ette" (meaning small or little). The word "sextette" refers to a small group of six, typically in music or performance.

Memory Tip

Think of the Latin word for sixth, 'sextus', to remember that a sextette is a small group of six.

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