sextett

A sextett is a musical composition or a verse form consisting of six parts or lines. In music, a sextett typically refers to a piece written for six instruments or six voices. These can be of the same type, such as a string sextet, or a combination of different instruments or voices. The instrumentation or vocal arrangement is key to defining a sextett in a musical context. Famous examples include works by composers like Brahms and Tchaikovsky.

As a poetic form, a sextett is a stanza of six lines. It can be structured in various rhyme schemes and meters, and often serves as part of a larger poem, such as a sonnet or sestina. The term can also refer to a poem of exactly six lines. The specific structure and rhyme scheme can vary significantly, but the defining characteristic is the presence of six lines. For instance, some forms might have an AABBCC rhyme scheme, while others might use a more complex arrangement. The sextett as a poetic device allows for a contained development of an idea or image within a limited space.