1. Plural of nonet; groups or sets of nine people or things.
Usage: Most commonly used in music and performance contexts.
2. Musical compositions written for nine instruments or nine voices.
Usage: Music: a standard ensemble size in classical and contemporary music.

Examples

• The orchestra performed three nonets by different composers during the concert.
• String nonets are less common than string quartets or quintets.
• The vocal nonets competed in the international choral festival.
• Beethoven and Schubert both wrote nonets for various instrumental combinations.
• The chamber music series featured nonets alongside other ensemble works.