Meaning & Definition of word "Octave"
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Octave
/ˈɒk.teɪv/
noun:
- 1. a musical interval consisting of eight diatonic scale degrees.
- Example: He was thrilled to reach the high C an octave above the middle C.
- 2. a set of eight notes occupying the interval between two notes, one of which is at least double the frequency of the other.
- Example: The piano has several octaves that span the full range of sound.
- 3. the eighth line of a sonnet, especially in Italian poetry.
- Example: The poem concluded with an octave that beautifully encapsulated the theme.
Etymology
From Latin 'octavus', meaning 'eighth'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
octave leap:
A jump from one note to a note an octave higher.
octave scale:
A progression of notes that spans an octave.
octave equivalence:
The concept that notes an octave apart are perceived as similar.
Related Words
interval:
The difference in pitch between two sounds.
scale:
A set of musical notes ordered by frequency or pitch.
pitch:
The perceived frequency of a sound.
Slang Meanings of octave
Meaning: A reference to high musical notes.
Example Sentence: That singer hits some serious octave in her range!
Meaning: A level of intensity or excitement in music.
Example Sentence: The party hit an octave when the DJ dropped that track.