octave

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It became a defining song for the genre, marrying Thomas's gospel-trained, four octave vocals to a pulsing electronic beat.

From BBC • Jul. 22, 2024

In the musical analogy, important musical intervals based on ratios of frequencies are the fourth, 4:3, the fifth, 3:2, and the octave, 2:1.

From Salon • Feb. 6, 2024

“Jealous Moon” opens the album; written by Jarosz and Tashian, it’s a brisk, anthemic country-rocker about separation and regret, with an octave mandolin solo.

From New York Times • Jan. 24, 2024

Brown noise contains sounds from every octave on the sound spectrum; however, the “power behind frequencies decreases with each octave.”

From Seattle Times • Jan. 1, 2024

“Fadi,” said Noor, her voice an octave lower, “I know you’re an excellent photographer. You know all the tricks Dad taught you, but don’t be too disappointed if you don’t win.”

From "Shooting Kabul" by N. H. Senzai