Sextet
/sɛksˈtɛt/noun
A group of six people or things, especially musicians or singers.
Did you know?The word 'sextet' comes from Latin, where the number six was often associated with harmony and balance in music and relationships, invoking a sense of unity among its members.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*seks
“the number six, often associated with completeness and balance.”
Latin
Latin
sex
“the cardinal number six, symbolizing harmony in various cultural contexts.”
Old French
Old French
sextet
“a musical group of six, emphasizing the collaboration of six artists.”
19th Century
English
sextet
“a term adopted into English to describe musical compositions or groups of six performers.”