Definition of septet

The word "septet" originates from the Latin word "septem," which means "seven." In music, a septet refers to a group of seven musicians or a composition written for seven instruments. The term has been used since the 17th century to describe a specific configuration of instruments or performers. In literature, the term "septet" was first used in the 17th century to describe a type of poetic stanza that consists of seven lines. ThisUsage is believed to have been influenced by the Latin phrase "septem syllaba," which means "seven syllables." Over time, the term "septet" has been adopted in various fields, including art, architecture, and geology, to describe a group of seven elements or a structure composed of seven parts.