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Octaves

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

Definition

Octaves is a term used in music to refer to a series of eight notes that are played or sung in a specific order.

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Example sentences

  1. The singer practiced hitting the octaves all week before the performance.
  2. The composition requires the player to play the octaves in a specific rhythm.
  3. The conductor asked the orchestra to play the octaves louder.
  4. The student learned to identify the octaves on the piano keyboard.
  5. The band played the octaves in unison.

Quotes

  • "The octave is the basic building block of music." - John Williams
  • "The universe is built on a plan the profound symmetry of which is somehow present in the inner structure of our intellect." - Paul Valery
  • "The octave is a basic unit of music. It has a special place in the world of music." - Daniel Levitin

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