septuplet

/sɛpˈtʌplɪt/
noun
  1. One of seven babies born at the same time to the same mother.
    • The news story about the septuplets showed the babies in seven matching cribs.
    • The hospital announced the birth of healthy septuplets to the surprised parents.
    • Raising septuplets requires a lot of help from family and friends.
  2. A group or set of seven things, especially musical notes played in the time of four or six.
    • In the jazz piece, the drummer played a fast septuplet on the snare.
    • The composer wrote a challenging septuplet for the violin section.
    • The pianist practiced the septuplet until it sounded smooth and even.
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