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Definition octave in American English

octave noun

[countable] noun
/ˈɑktəv/
1

a series of eight musical notes in a musical scale

Example

two octaves higher/lower

Synonyms and related words
A b bass
1.1

the lowest and highest notes of a musical scale played together

Synonyms and related words
A b bass
Definition octave in American English