1. plural of octette: a musical composition for eight voices or instruments
2. plural of octette: a group of eight singers or musicians

Examples

• The concert featured two different octettes performing classical pieces.
• Both octettes rehearsed their parts separately before the joint performance.
• The composer wrote several octettes for string instruments.
• The jazz festival showcased vocal octettes from around the country.
• These octettes require precise coordination among all eight performers.
• The music school formed two octettes for the spring recital.