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n. - A musical composition written for six performers; Six people considered as a unit; A set of six similar things considered as a unit; Six performers or singers who perform together.

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  • They needed one more girl to complete their sextette.
  • Evelyn was the last member of the sextette to pass the table.
  • There was to be a sextette, a chorus and a troupe of dancing girls.
  • Her liking for this particular sextette of students was very sincere.
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