Synonyms for octave
- noun
Definitions
- n. 1
An interval of twelve semitones spanning eight degrees of the diatonic scale, representing a doubling or halving in pitch frequency.
The octave has a pitch ratio of 2:1.
Related words
- Word family
- octavo
- Phrases
- octave flute
- Other spellings
- octavate
Forms
- Plural
- octaves → eights…
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| octave | falling |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 5 letters
- eight1