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octave

/ˈɒktɪv/

/ˈɑːktɪv/

Translations

octavenoun

octaves

/ˈɒktɪv/

/ˈɑːktɪv/

The singer's voice can reach an octave higher than most.

Голос певца может достигать на октаву выше, чем у большинства.

Synonyms

musical interval

octaveadjective

more octave

Comp.

most octave

Super.

/ˈɒk.tɪv/

/ˈɑːk.tɪv/

Used attributively in musical contexts (e.g., "octave interval", "octave leap").

Synonyms

octavenoun

A series of eight notes occupying the interval between (and including) two notes, one having twice or half the frequency of vibration of the other.

The song begins with a melody that spans an entire octave.

A group or stanza of eight lines; an octet.

The poet composed an octave to express his admiration for the beauty of nature.

The eighth day after a church festival, inclusive of the day of the festival.

The church held a special service on the octave of Easter.

octaveadjective

Relating to or involving an octave or octaves in music.

The piece features an octave bass line throughout.