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Octave

Verb / ˈɑ:ktɪv / Another word for octave — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

An interval of eight notes on a musical scale.

Synonyms & similar words

musicaloctave eighth eight diapason tonic scale

Example sentences

  1. The singer hit a high note in the last octave of the song.
  2. The pianist played the entire piece in a lower octave.
  3. The composer wrote a new piece for the orchestra with a challenging octave.
  4. The choir director asked the sopranos to sing the melody in the higher octave.
  5. The guitarist used an octave pedal to create a unique sound.

Quotes

  • Music is the wine that fills the cup of silence. - Robert Fripp
  • Music is the divine way to tell beautiful, poetic things to the heart. - Pablo Casals
  • Without music, life would be a mistake. - Friedrich Nietzsche

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