Octave

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1 English 1.1 Noun 1.2 Related Terms 1.3 See also

English

Noun

1. (music theory) An interval of eight tones on a scale, representing a doubling or halving in pitch.

   The melody jumps up an octave at the beginning, then later drops back down an octave.

   The singer was known for astounding clarity over her entire five-octave range.

2. (music theory) The pitch an octave higher than a given pitch.

   The bass starts on a low E, and the tenor comes in on the octave.

Related Terms

• octavo
• oct-

See also

• interval
• unison
• second
• third
• fourth
• fifth
• sixth
• seventh