sextet

noun

sex·​tet seks-ˈtet How to pronounce sextet (audio)
Synonyms of sextetnext
1
: a musical composition for six instruments or voices
2
: a group or set of six: such as
a
: the performers of a sextet
b
: a hockey team

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In recent years, the sextet have continued to prove their staying power. — Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 6 Oct. 2026 The British sextet will lean into its first nine albums and use digital visual technology for the first time. — Bob Gendron, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2026 The 1890 string sextet was Tchaikovsky’s final chamber work before his death three years later. — George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Aug. 2026 Midway through the final round, there was a six-way tie for the lead on 12 under — and that sextet didn’t even include the fast-finishing Winther, who was 15 under for the week and was applauded onto and off every green. — ABC News, 16 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for sextet

Word History

Etymology

alteration of sestet

First Known Use

1791, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of sextet was in 1791

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“Sextet.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sextet. Accessed 14 Oct. 2026.

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sextet

noun
sex·​tet sek-ˈstet How to pronounce sextet (audio)
1
: a musical composition for six instruments or voices
2
: a group or set of six

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