sextet

noun
UK /sekˈstet/
US /sekˈstet/

A sextet is a group of six people or things, especially six musicians.

The jazz sextet played a lively tune at the party.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. A piece of music written for six performers.

The composer wrote a sextet for two violins, two violas, and two cellos.

3. A set of six similar things.

She arranged a sextet of candles on the table.

4. In sports, a team of six players.

The volleyball sextet won the match in straight sets.