5 letter words ending in TET

Octet

Parts of Speech: Noun

Definitions:

1. A group of eight people or things.
2. A musical composition for eight voices or instruments.

Pronunciations:

• US: /ɑːkˈtɛt/
• UK: /ɒkˈtɛt/

Origin and Usage:

The word "octet" comes from the French word "octuor," which means "eight people playing music together." The term is used in music to describe a composition for eight voices or instruments. It is also used to describe a group of eight people or things, such as an octet of friends or an octet of electrons.

Synonyms:

• Eight-piece
• Eight-some
• Octad

Related Words:

• Actor
• Comet
• Crust
• Hotel
• Limit

Example Sentences:

• The octet of musicians played a beautiful piece on their eight instruments.
• She invited her octet of friends to her birthday party.

Parts of Speech:

Noun

Definitions:

1. A polyphonic choral composition that sets a religious text to music.
2. A short piece of sacred choral music, typically polyphonic and unaccompanied.

Pronunciations:

• US: /ˈmoʊtɛt/
• UK: /ˈməʊtɛt/

Origin and Usage:

The word "motet" comes from the French "mot" meaning "word." It originated in the 13th century and was used to describe a type of polyphonic choral music that set a religious text to music. The motet was popular throughout the Renaissance and Baroque periods and is still performed today in classical music concerts and religious services.

Synonyms:

Choral composition, polyphonic music, sacred music

Related Words:

• Chant
• Hymns
• Madam
• Octet
• Opera

Example Sentences:

1. The choir performed a beautiful motet during the church service.
2. The composer wrote a new motet for the upcoming concert.