nonets

/noʊˈnɛts/
noun
  1. Groups of nine people or things, especially musical ensembles consisting of nine musicians.
    • Our chamber music society is forming two nonets for the spring concert series.
    • The composer wrote a piece specifically for nonets, balancing the sounds of strings and woodwinds.
    • The jazz festival featured several nonets performing original compositions.
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