Meaning & use
octave
The interval between one musical note and another with double or half its frequency, sharing the same name.
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The soprano's voice soared a full octave above the rest of the choir.
He can play the same melody an octave lower on the bass guitar.
A note on using this word
An octave spans eight notes on a standard scale, which is the origin of its name.
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