musical work written for a particular occasion
Occasional piece
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Octet
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English
a work written for eight players, the group playing such a piece of music
Octette
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French
a work written for eight players, the group playing such a piece of music
Octuor
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French
a work written for eight players, the group playing such a piece of music
Oktett
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German
a work written for eight players, the group playing such a piece of music
Ottetto
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Italian
a work written for eight players, the group playing such a piece of music
Overture
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a piece that acts as an introduction to an oratorio, opera, play or ballet; a concerted work similar to a suite, having a num…
Nonet
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English
a group of nine players, a piece written for nine players
Nonett
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German
a group of nine players, a piece written for nine players