octave

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Ferran, whose theatrical octave range is nothing short of astonishing, earns the sentiment in a way that I wasn’t sure was possible at this stage of the play’s existence.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 11, 2025

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

Ekon’s voice was at least one octave too high as he turned on his heels to make his way back to the camp.

From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray