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octave
nounfemininegeneral usecommon/ojˈta.vɐ/oi·ta·va
Definitions
21
A period of eight days beginning on a religious feast.
Usage examples
“The octave of Christmas is a time of continued celebration.”
“The feast day marks the start of the octave.”
Common combinations
octave of Christmasoctave of Easter
2
A musical interval spanning eight diatonic degrees.
Usage examples
“She sang the final note an octave higher.”
“The bass plays the same melody an octave lower.”
Common combinations
perfect octaveascending octave