I'm trying to figure out what comes after a trio in terms of quantity or ranking. A trio refers to a group of three, so I'm wondering what the next level up would be called.
5 answers
Sara
Fri Nov 22 2024
Nonet and decet are terms used for groups of nine and ten musicians. These larger ensemble sizes often require careful coordination and planning.
WhisperInfinity
Fri Nov 22 2024
The terms used to describe musical groups vary based on their size.
MysticGalaxy
Fri Nov 22 2024
When the number of musicians exceeds ten, unique terms are used. An undecet, for instance, describes a group of eleven musicians, as seen in The Carnival of the Animals. A group of twelve musicians is referred to as a duodecet, drawing from Latin numerical prefixes.
InfinityRider
Fri Nov 22 2024
Duo refers to a group of two musicians. This term is commonly used in various musical genres.
Claudio
Fri Nov 22 2024
Trio, quartet, quintet, sextet, septet, and octet describe groups consisting of three, four, five, six, seven, and eight musicians, respectively. These ensemble sizes are prevalent in classical and jazz music.