Sestet Definition & Meaning

sestet
noun
  1. the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
  2. six performers or singers who perform together
  3. a set of six similar things considered as a unit
  4. a musical composition written for six performers
  5. a rhythmic group of six lines of verse

"Sestet" in song lyrics

See how sestet is used in real songs:

  • "what is a sestet"
    AOL — AOL

Usage tips for "sestet"

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