sestet

/ˈsɛstɛt/

Definitions

1. noun

A six-line stanza in poetry, often with a specific rhyming pattern.

“The poet’s use of a sestet added a new layer of meaning to the poem’s themes.”

2. noun

A group of six things, especially musical notes or sounds.

“The sestet of notes created a beautiful harmony.”

Synonyms

  • group
  • stanza

Antonyms

  • monologue
  • soliloquy