Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

sextet

noun

/sɛkˈtɛt/

Definition

A group of six people or things, especially in music or literature.

Examples

The renowned sextet performed a remarkable concert at the festival.
In literature, a poem can be divided into sextets, with each stanza containing six lines.

Meaning

A sextet is often used to refer to a musical composition written for six instruments or voices. It can also describe any ensemble or grouping of six elements.