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What is an octet?

What is an octet? Here are some definitions.

Noun
  1. A group or set of eight of something.
  2. (music) A group of eight musicians performing together.
  3. (music) A composition for such a group of musicians.
  4. (computing) A byte of eight bits. Abbreviation: o
  5. (computing) A group of three bits, representing any of eight possible values.
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Mind Tricks, an octet of male dancers, consistently managed a successful balance between solo and group performance.
In the 1970s, there was even a double bass octet specialising in new music.
John of Gaunt entered five groups in this year's regional festival including its wind band, low brass ensemble and trombone octet.
As Above, So Below finds Julian in a calmer mood than the usual galloping momentum of his octet line-up.
Jamil's octet tour last year and his CD Daydreams received enthusiastic reviews.
The string octet that accompanied him then had provided a safety net of sorts.

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