octary

/ɒktəri, ɒktɛri/

Definitions

1. noun

A musical composition for eight voices or instruments; an eight-part song.

“The choir performed an octary in honor of the choir director’s 30th anniversary.”

2. noun

A group of eight things; an octet or group of eight.

“The octary of flowers on the table added a pop of color to the room.”

Synonyms

  • group of eight
  • octet

Antonyms

  • single
  • solitary