Eight-person orchestra (5)

I believe the answer is:

octet

(Other definitions for octet that I've seen before include "Eightsome" , "Eight people together" , "Piece for eight players" , "Set of eight" , "Musical group" .)

I've seen this clue in the Newsday.

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