octave

Definition

  • noun: the difference in sound between the first and eighth note on a musical scale
  • noun: an 8-day period of observances beginning with a festival day

Examples

  • The two tones are (spaced) an 'octave' apart.

  • He sang the song an 'octave' lower.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) You sure did... aaa's. And in six months, you'll have to check 'em again... Won't he? And you're the only baritone in the elf choir. You bring us down whole octave. In a good way. See, buddy? You're not a cotton-headed ninny- muggings. You're just... special. And so, buddy was sent where the... Ah! (..)
    2003 Elf