A1 noun Neutre

octave

/ˈɒktɪv/

An octave is the distance between two musical notes where the higher note has double the frequency of the lower one. In a standard musical scale, it includes eight notes, such as from one 'C' to the next 'C' above it.

Exemples

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1

The singer has a range of four octaves.

The singer has a range of four octaves.

2

Please ensure the melody is transposed an octave higher for the flute section.

Please ensure the melody is transposed an octave higher for the flute section.

3

I can't reach that high; it's an octave above my limit.

I can't reach that high; it's an octave above my limit.

Famille de mots

Nom
octave
Adjectif
octaval
Apparenté
octet
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Astuce mémo

Think of an octopus with 8 legs; an octave is a musical span of 8 notes.

Quiz rapide

The piano teacher asked the student to play the melody one ___ higher.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : octave

Exemples

1

The singer has a range of four octaves.

everyday

The singer has a range of four octaves.

2

Please ensure the melody is transposed an octave higher for the flute section.

formal

Please ensure the melody is transposed an octave higher for the flute section.

3

I can't reach that high; it's an octave above my limit.

informal

I can't reach that high; it's an octave above my limit.

4

The mathematical relationship of an octave is defined by a 2:1 ratio of sound frequencies.

academic

The mathematical relationship of an octave is defined by a 2:1 ratio of sound frequencies.

5

We need our brand's audio logo to span a wide octave range to sound more modern.

business

We need our brand's audio logo to span a wide octave range to sound more modern.

Famille de mots

Nom
octave
Adjectif
octaval
Apparenté
octet

Collocations courantes

play an octave play an octave
vocal octave vocal octave
octave jump octave jump
reach an octave reach an octave
lower octave lower octave

Phrases Courantes

an octave higher

an octave higher

spanning several octaves

spanning several octaves

jump the octave

jump the octave

Souvent confondu avec

octave vs octet

An octet is a group of eight musicians, while an octave is the interval between two notes.

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Notes d'usage

The word is almost exclusively used in musical contexts to describe pitch distance or the physical span on an instrument like a piano. It can also refer to the first eight lines of a sonnet in poetry.

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Erreurs courantes

Learners often confuse 'octave' with 'scale'; a scale is the sequence of notes, whereas an octave is the specific interval between the first and eighth note.

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Astuce mémo

Think of an octopus with 8 legs; an octave is a musical span of 8 notes.

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Origine du mot

Derived from the Latin 'octavus', meaning 'eighth'.

Modèles grammaticaux

Countable noun Plural form: octaves
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Contexte culturel

The octave is the most fundamental interval in Western music theory and is perceived as the same note at a different pitch by human ears.

Quiz rapide

The piano teacher asked the student to play the melody one ___ higher.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : octave

Plus de mots sur music

melody

A1

A melody is a sequence of musical notes that are pleasant to listen to and form a main tune. It is the part of a song that people usually hum or sing along with.

note

A1

In music, a note is a single sound with a specific pitch and length. It also refers to the written symbol on a page that tells a musician which sound to play.

scale

A1

A musical scale is a set of musical notes ordered by pitch, going up or down in a specific pattern. It acts like a ladder of sounds that musicians use to create melodies and harmonies.

sharp

A1

In music, a sharp is a symbol (#) that tells a player to play a note one half-step higher. It also refers to the specific note that has been raised.

flat

A1

In music, a flat is a symbol (♭) that tells a musician to play a note a half-step lower than usual. It also describes a sound or voice that is slightly lower than the correct musical pitch.

beat

A1

The regular pulse or rhythm in a piece of music that you can clap your hands or tap your feet to. It is the basic unit of time in a song that helps musicians stay together.

bar

A1

In music, a bar is a short section of music that contains a specific number of beats. It is shown on paper by vertical lines that divide the musical staff into equal parts.

time signature

A1

A time signature is a set of two numbers at the beginning of a piece of music. It tells the musician how many beats are in each measure and which note value represents one beat.

instrument

A1

An object that is played to make musical sounds, such as a piano, guitar, or drum. It can also be a tool used by scientists or doctors to do very exact work.

violin

A1

A musical instrument with four strings that is held under the chin and played with a bow. It is known for its high-pitched, expressive sound and is used in many types of music, especially classical and folk.

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