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    Octave (en. Octave)

    /ɔk.tav/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Musical interval corresponding to eight notes in a diatonic scale.
    The octave is a fundamental element of music theory.
    L'octave est un élément fondamental de la théorie musicale.
    In poetry, a stanza of eight lines.
    He wrote a poem in octaves.
    Il a écrit un poème en octaves.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'octava' which means 'eighth'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    higher octave
    The note that is twice as high as the starting note.
    octave supérieure
    lower octave
    The note that is half the frequency of the starting note.
    octave inférieure
    song in octave
    A song that uses octave intervals.
    chanson en octave

    Related Words

    octavation
    Process of transposing a note to the higher octave.
    octavation
    octavin
    Musical instrument playing notes in the octave.
    octavin

    Slang Meanings

    Full of energy, like a high note.
    This song is so octave!
    Cette chanson est tellement octave !
    To be at the top, to excel in a field.
    He is really octave in his sports performances.
    Il est vraiment octave dans ses performances sportives.