How to Pronounce "octave"
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ˈɑktɪv
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ˈɒktɪv
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Definition
An octave is the interval between one musical note and another with double or half its frequency, often heard as the 'same' note higher or lower.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɑktɪv
British English
ˈɒktɪv
Simplified Pronunciation
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Listen in Context
The piano has notes that span more than one octave.
She sang the song one octave higher.
In music, an octave means the distance between two similar notes.
Try playing that melody up an octave and see how it sounds.