Definition of Octave

the distance between eight notes on a musical scale

Examples of Octave in a sentence

Mariah Carey’s five-octave vocal range spanned more than just one note.  🔊

Although the instrument looks just like a flute, it can hit notes that are an octave higher.  🔊

Because the soprano’s voice is higher-pitched than her sister’s, she can reach an octave that the alto cannot.  🔊

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