octet

The word “octet” has 2 syllables: oc-tet

It's pronounced as /ˈɒktɛt/


What is synonym and antonym for octet?

In the thesaurus, “octet” has 42 synonyms and 3 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for octet along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for octet

  • aggregate
  • assemblage
  • band
  • brass band
  • brasses
  • cast
  • chamber orchestra
  • choir
  • chorus
  • combo
  • company
  • composite
  • duo
  • ensemble
  • entirety
  • gathering
  • glee club
  • group
  • octad
  • octagon
  • octave
  • orchestra
  • organization
  • outfit
  • philharmonic
  • quartet
  • quartette
  • quintet
  • septet
  • set
  • sextet
  • sinfonietta
  • strings
  • sum
  • symphony
  • symphony orchestra
  • total
  • totality
  • trio
  • troupe
  • whole
  • woodwinds

Antonyms for octet

  • fraction
  • individual
  • part

Meanings of octet

  • noun
    1. A group or set of eight of something.
    2. A group of eight musicians performing together.
    3. A composition for such a group of musicians.
    4. A byte of eight bits. Abbreviation: o.
    5. A group of three bits, representing any of eight possible values.

Example Sentences

  • The string quartet was joined by a woodwind octet for the performance.
  • In chemistry, an octet refers to a group of eight atoms in a molecule.
  • The composer wrote a new piece for brass and percussion octet.
  • The octet of singers harmonized beautifully during the choral performance.
  • In computer networking, an IP address consists of a series of four octets separated by periods.

On this page you'll find 45 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to octet, such as: aggregate, assemblage, band, brass band, brasses, cast, chamber orchestra.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

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  • brasses
  • cast
  • chamber orchestra
  • choir
  • chorus
  • combo
  • company
  • composite
  • duo
  • ensemble
  • entirety
  • gathering
  • glee club
  • group
  • octet
  • orchestra
  • organization
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  • quadrigeminal
  • quadripartition
  • quadrivium
  • quadrumvirate
  • quadruple
  • quadruplet
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  • quartette
  • quaternary
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  • quaternity
  • quintet
  • septet
  • set
  • sextet
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  • strings
  • sum
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  • tetrad
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  • trio
  • troupe
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quintets

  • bands
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  • brasses
  • chamber orchestras
  • combos
  • companies
  • duos
  • ensembles
  • groups
  • octets
  • orchestras
  • philharmonics
  • quartets
  • quartettes
  • septets
  • sextets
  • sinfoniettas
  • strings
  • symphonies
  • symphony orchestras
  • trios
  • troupes
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quartette

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  • brass band
  • brasses
  • chamber orchestra
  • combo
  • company
  • duo
  • ensemble
  • group
  • octet
  • orchestra
  • philharmonic
  • quadrigeminal
  • quadripartition
  • quadrivium
  • quadrumvirate
  • quadruple
  • quadruplet
  • quadruplets
  • quartet
  • quaternary
  • quaternion
  • quaternity
  • quintet
  • septet
  • sextet
  • sinfonietta
  • strings
  • symphony
  • symphony orchestra
  • tetrad
  • tetralogy
  • trio
  • troupe
  • woodwinds

quartets

  • bands
  • brass bands
  • brasses
  • chamber orchestras
  • combos
  • companies
  • duos
  • ensembles
  • groups
  • octets
  • orchestras
  • philharmonics
  • quintets
  • septets
  • sextets
  • sinfoniettas
  • strings
  • symphonies
  • symphony orchestras
  • trios
  • troupes
  • woodwinds

quintet

  • aggregate
  • assemblage
  • band
  • brass band
  • brasses
  • cast
  • chamber orchestra
  • choir
  • chorus
  • combo
  • company
  • composite
  • duo
  • ensemble
  • entirety
  • gathering
  • glee club
  • group
  • octet
  • orchestra
  • organization
  • outfit
  • philharmonic
  • quartet
  • quartette
  • septet
  • set
  • sextet
  • sinfonietta
  • strings
  • sum
  • symphony
  • symphony orchestra
  • total
  • totality
  • trio
  • troupe
  • whole
  • woodwinds

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