Row of pawns, e.g (5)

I believe the answer is:

octet

(Other definitions for octet that I've seen before include "Group of eight musicians" , "A number of musicians" , "Group that plays" , "Musical work for eight" , "A group of eight, may be singers" .)

I've seen this clue in the LA Times.

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