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octave

[ok-tiv, -teyv] / ˈɒk tɪv, -teɪv /
NOUN
rhythmic interval
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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 chorus, she jumps the octave to scream the song’s title — it’s haunting and unforgiving.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 19, 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

Becca's voice rang an octave higher than normal, putting her at almost glass-shatter level.

From "Patina" by Jason Reynolds




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