nonet
a group of nine performers or instruments.
a composition for a nonet.
Origin of nonet
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How to use nonet in a sentence
I gave several of my quartets and quintets, and on the second day my nonet.
Louis Spohr's Autobiography | Louis Spohr"Well, when he does let me know," nonet suggested smilingly.
The Exploits of Juve | Pierre Souvestre and Marcel AllainThen what was her business with those spies, the Sapper and nonet?
The Exploits of Juve | Pierre Souvestre and Marcel AllainMeanwhile nonet, as he crossed the tap-room, had stopped a few moments before a pretty girl who was evidently expecting some one.
The Exploits of Juve | Pierre Souvestre and Marcel AllainAt the back of the tavern, the group which nonet had joined were discussing strange doings.
The Exploits of Juve | Pierre Souvestre and Marcel Allain
British Dictionary definitions for nonet
/ (nɒˈnɛt) /
a piece of music composed for a group of nine instruments
an instrumental group of nine players
Origin of nonet
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