nonet

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CIDE DICTIONARY

nonetn. [From L. nonus ninth, like E. duet, fr. L. duo.].
     A composition for nine instruments, rarely for nine voices.  [1913 Webster]

OXFORD DICTIONARY

nonet, n.
1 Mus. a a composition for nine voices or instruments. b the performers of such a piece.
2 a group of nine.

Etymology
It. nonetto f. nono ninth f. L nonus

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